How to pronounce extractions
Say it like ek-STRAK-shunz. Extractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ek
- STRAK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extractions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extractions
American and British speakers say extractions in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/ in the US and /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRAK-shunz.
What does extractions mean?
- plural of extraction How to pronounce extraction
Questions about saying extractions
How do you pronounce extractions?
Say ek-STRAK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extractions?
Extractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ek · STRAK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say extractions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstrækʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.