How to pronounce extorted
Say it like ek-STOR-tid. Extorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- ek
- STOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extorted 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.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STAW-tid.
What does extorted mean?
- simple past and past participle of extort How to pronounce extort
Words that rhyme with extorted
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Questions about saying extorted
How do you pronounce extorted?
Say ek-STOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extorted?
Extorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: ek · STOR · tid.
Is extorted 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 /ɛkˈstɔːtɪd/ (ek-STAW-tid).