How to pronounce extirpated
Say it like EK-ster-pay-tud. Extirpated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ster
- pay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extirpated 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extirpated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-stuh-pay-tud.
What does extirpated mean?
- simple past and past participle of extirpate How to pronounce extirpate
- Locally extinct (though alive elsewhere).
Questions about saying extirpated
How do you pronounce extirpated?
Say EK-ster-pay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstɚˌpeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstəˌpeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extirpated?
Extirpated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ster · pay · tud.
Is extirpated 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 /ˈɛkstəˌpeɪtəd/ (EK-stuh-pay-tud).