How to pronounce extinguisher
Say it like ik-STING-gwih-sher. Extinguisher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING).
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- ik
- STING
- gwih
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extinguisher 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.
- STINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of extinguisher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STING-gwih-shuh.
What does extinguisher mean?
- A fire extinguisher.
Where does extinguisher come from?
From extinguish + -er.
Questions about saying extinguisher
How do you pronounce extinguisher?
Say ik-STING-gwih-sher. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extinguisher?
Extinguisher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING). Broken into parts: ik · STING · gwih · sher.
Is extinguisher 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 /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/ (ik-STING-gwih-shuh).