How to pronounce extinctions
Say it like ik-STINGK-shunz. Extinctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
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- ik
- STINGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extinctions 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.
- STINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extinctions
American and British speakers say extinctions in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STINGK-shunz.
What does extinctions mean?
- plural of extinction How to pronounce extinction
Questions about saying extinctions
How do you pronounce extinctions?
Say ik-STINGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extinctions?
Extinctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: ik · STINGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say extinctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.