How to pronounce extortionists
Say it like ek-STOR-shuh-nists. Extortionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- ek
- STOR
- shuh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extortionists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extortionists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STAW-shuh-nists.
What does extortionists mean?
- plural of extortionist How to pronounce extortionist
Questions about saying extortionists
How do you pronounce extortionists?
Say ek-STOR-shuh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrʃənɪsts/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɔːʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extortionists?
Extortionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: ek · STOR · shuh · nists.
Is extortionists 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 /ɛkˈstɔːʃənɪsts/ (ek-STAW-shuh-nists).