How to pronounce extimate
Say it like EK-stih-mut. Extimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- stih
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extimate 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extimate
American and British speakers say extimate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstɪmət/ in the US and /ˈɛkstɪmət/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-stih-mut.
What does extimate mean?
- In the works of Jacques Lacan: simultaneously external and intimate.
Where does extimate come from?
From extimacy + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying extimate
How do you pronounce extimate?
Say EK-stih-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstɪmət/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstɪmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extimate?
Extimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · stih · mut.
Do Americans and Brits say extimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstɪmət/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstɪmət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.