How to pronounce exterminatrix
Say it like ek-stur-mih-NAY-triks. Exterminatrix has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- ek
- stur
- mih
- NAY
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterminatrix 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.
- sturGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exterminatrix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-stur-mih-NAY-triks.
What does exterminatrix mean?
- A woman who exterminates.
Where does exterminatrix come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin exterminātrīx.
Words that rhyme with exterminatrix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exterminatrix.
Questions about saying exterminatrix
How do you pronounce exterminatrix?
Say ek-stur-mih-NAY-triks. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˌstɝmɪˈneɪtrɪks/. In British English it is /ɛkˌstɜːmɪˈneɪtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterminatrix?
Exterminatrix has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: ek · stur · mih · NAY · triks.
Is exterminatrix 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 /ɛkˌstɜːmɪˈneɪtrɪks/ (ek-stur-mih-NAY-triks).