How to pronounce extensions
Say it like ik-STEN-shunz. Extensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ik
- STEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extensions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extensions
American and British speakers say extensions in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEN-shunz.
What does extensions mean?
- plural of extension How to pronounce extension
Questions about saying extensions
How do you pronounce extensions?
Say ik-STEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extensions?
Extensions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ik · STEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say extensions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.