How to pronounce extortionist
Say it like ek-STOR-shuh-nist. Extortionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- ek
- STOR
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extortionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extortionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STAW-shuh-nist.
What does extortionist mean?
- Someone who extorts; an extortioner.
Where does extortionist come from?
From extortion + -ist.
Questions about saying extortionist
How do you pronounce extortionist?
Say ek-STOR-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɔːʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extortionist?
Extortionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: ek · STOR · shuh · nist.
Is extortionist 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 /ɛkˈstɔːʃənɪst/ (ek-STAW-shuh-nist).