How to pronounce extra
Say it like EK-struh. Extra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce extra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EK
- struh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extra
American and British speakers say extra in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstrə/ in the US and /ˈɛkstrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-struh.
What does extra mean?
- more than is needed, desired, or required“trying to lose excess weight”“found some extra change lying on the dresser”
- added to a regular schedule“a special holiday flight”“put on special buses for the big game”
- further or added“called for additional troops”“need extra help”
- a minor actor in crowd scenes
- an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
- something additional of the same kind“he always carried extras in case of an emergency”
- unusually or exceptionally“an extra fast car”
Where does extra come from?
Abbreviation of extraordinary.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying extra
How do you pronounce extra?
Say EK-struh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrə/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extra?
Extra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh.
Do Americans and Brits say extra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstrə/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.