How to pronounce extern
Say it like EK-sturn. Extern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkˌstɝn/EK-sturn
UK British/ˈɛkˌstɜːn/EK-sturn
- EK
- sturn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sturnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of extern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-sturn.
What does extern mean?
noun
- A person affiliated with an institution in a lesser capacity, for example, as a non-resident or as a part-time affiliate.
- A day-scholar.
- Outward form or part; exterior.
- In the C and C++ programming languages, a variable that can be separately declared in many places, all of them referring to the same variable.
Where does extern come from?
From Middle French externe or its etymon Latin externus.
Questions about saying extern
How do you pronounce extern?
Say EK-sturn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkˌstɝn/. In British English it is /ˈɛkˌstɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extern?
Extern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sturn.
Is extern 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 /ˈɛkˌstɜːn/ (EK-sturn).