How to pronounce extirpating
Say it like EK-ster-pay-ting. Extirpating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ster
- pay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extirpating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extirpating
- 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-ting.
What does extirpating mean?
- present participle and gerund of extirpate How to pronounce extirpate
Questions about saying extirpating
How do you pronounce extirpating?
Say EK-ster-pay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstɚˌpeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstəˌpeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extirpating?
Extirpating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ster · pay · ting.
Is extirpating 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 /ˈɛkstəˌpeɪtɪŋ/ (EK-stuh-pay-ting).