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