How to pronounce extort
Say it like ek-STORT. Extort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORT).
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- ek
- STORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of extort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STAWT.
What does extort mean?
- To take or seize from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity.“to extort contributions from the vanquished”
- To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.
- To twist outwards.
Where does extort come from?
Borrowed from Latin extortus, past participle of extorquere (“to twist or wrench out, to extort”); from ex (“out”) + -tort, from torqueō (“twist, turn”).
Words that rhyme with extort
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Questions about saying extort
How do you pronounce extort?
Say ek-STORT. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extort?
Extort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORT). Broken into parts: ek · STORT.
Is extort 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 /ɛkˈstɔːt/ (ek-STAWT).