How to pronounce extorts
Say it like ek-STORTS. Extorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORTS).
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- ek
- STORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extorts 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.
- STORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of extorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STAWTS.
What does extorts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of extort How to pronounce extort
Words that rhyme with extorts
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Questions about saying extorts
How do you pronounce extorts?
Say ek-STORTS. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɔrts/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extorts?
Extorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORTS). Broken into parts: ek · STORTS.
Is extorts 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 /ɛkˈstɔːts/ (ek-STAWTS).