How to pronounce extol
Say it like ik-STOHL. Extol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOHL).
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- ik
- STOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extol 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.
- STOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of extol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-STOHL.
What does extol mean?
- To praise; to make high.
Where does extol come from?
Borrowed from Latin extollō (“elevate, raise high”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with extol
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Questions about saying extol
How do you pronounce extol?
Say ik-STOHL. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstoʊl/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extol?
Extol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOHL). Broken into parts: ik · STOHL.
Is extol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪkˈstəʊl/ (ik-STOHL).