How to pronounce extortion
Say it like ek-STOR-shun. Extortion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- ek
- STOR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extortion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extortion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STAW-shun.
What does extortion mean?
- The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Where does extortion come from?
From Middle English extorcion, from Anglo-Norman extorcion, extorcioun, extorsioun, from Late Latin extortiō, from extorqueō.
Words that rhyme with extortion
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Questions about saying extortion
How do you pronounce extortion?
Say ek-STOR-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extortion?
Extortion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: ek · STOR · shun.
Is extortion 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 /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ (ik-STAW-shun).