How to pronounce extracting
Say it like ek-STRAK-ting. Extracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ek
- STRAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extracting 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.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extracting
American and British speakers say extracting in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRAK-ting.
What does extracting mean?
- present participle and gerund of extract How to pronounce extract
Words that rhyme with extracting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extracting.
Questions about saying extracting
How do you pronounce extracting?
Say ek-STRAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extracting?
Extracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ek · STRAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say extracting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.