How to pronounce extensionalism
Say it like ik-STEN-chuh-nuh-liz-um. Extensionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ik
- STEN
- chuh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extensionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extensionalism
American and British speakers say extensionalism in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛntʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛnʃənəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEN-shuh-nuh-lih-zum.
What does extensionalism mean?
- The belief in extensionality.
Where does extensionalism come from?
From extensional + -ism (suffix forming the names of schools of thought, systems, or theories).
Questions about saying extensionalism
How do you pronounce extensionalism?
Say ik-STEN-chuh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛntʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extensionalism?
Extensionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ik · STEN · chuh · nuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say extensionalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛntʃənəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.