How to pronounce extinguishment
Say it like ik-STING-gwish-munt. Extinguishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING).
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- ik
- STING
- gwish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extinguishment 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.
- gwishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extinguishment
American and British speakers say extinguishment in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STING-gwish-munt.
What does extinguishment mean?
- The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
- The annihilation or extinction of a right or obligation.
Where does extinguishment come from?
From extinguish + -ment.
Questions about saying extinguishment
How do you pronounce extinguishment?
Say ik-STING-gwish-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extinguishment?
Extinguishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING). Broken into parts: ik · STING · gwish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say extinguishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.