How to pronounce extinguishers
Say it like ik-STING-gwih-sherz. Extinguishers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING).
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- ik
- STING
- gwih
- sherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extinguishers 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.
- sherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of extinguishers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STING-gwih-shuz.
What does extinguishers mean?
- plural of extinguisher How to pronounce extinguisher
Questions about saying extinguishers
How do you pronounce extinguishers?
Say ik-STING-gwih-sherz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extinguishers?
Extinguishers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING). Broken into parts: ik · STING · gwih · sherz.
Is extinguishers 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 /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəz/ (ik-STING-gwih-shuz).