How to pronounce extenuatory
Say it like ek-STEN-yoo-uh-tuh-ree. Extenuatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ek
- STEN
- yoo
- uh
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extenuatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extenuatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-STEN-yoo-uh-tuh-ree.
What does extenuatory mean?
- Tending to extenuate or palliate.
Questions about saying extenuatory
How do you pronounce extenuatory?
Say ek-STEN-yoo-uh-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɛnjuətəri/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɛnjuːətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extenuatory?
Extenuatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ek · STEN · yoo · uh · tuh · ree.
Is extenuatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛkˈstɛnjuːətəri/ (ek-STEN-yoo-uh-tuh-ree).