How to pronounce exterminated
Say it like ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid. Exterminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ik
- STUR
- muh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterminated 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.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exterminated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid.
What does exterminated mean?
- simple past and past participle of exterminate How to pronounce exterminate
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Questions about saying exterminated
How do you pronounce exterminated?
Say ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterminated?
Exterminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ik · STUR · muh · nay · tid.
Is exterminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtɪd/ (ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid).