How to pronounce extensively
Say it like ik-STEN-siv-lee. Extensively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ik
- STEN
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extensively 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extensively
American and British speakers say extensively in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEN-siv-lee.
What does extensively mean?
- in a widespread way“oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest”
Where does extensively come from?
From extensive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with extensively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extensively.
Questions about saying extensively
How do you pronounce extensively?
Say ik-STEN-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extensively?
Extensively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ik · STEN · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say extensively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.