How to pronounce extracurricular
Say it like ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler. Extracurricular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIK).
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- ek
- struh
- kuh
- RIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extracurricular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of extracurricular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-luh.
What does extracurricular mean?
- Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment.“The students enjoy a number of extracurricular activities at weekends.”
- Similarly outside of the normal duties of a job or profession.
- Extramarital.
- An activity outside the normal academic curriculum.
- An activity beyond official duties of a job or profession.
- An extramarital affair.
Where does extracurricular come from?
From extra- + curricular.
Words that rhyme with extracurricular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extracurricular.
Questions about saying extracurricular
How do you pronounce extracurricular?
Say ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extracurricular?
Extracurricular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIK). Broken into parts: ek · struh · kuh · RIK · yuh · ler.
Is extracurricular 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 /ˌɛkstrəkəˈrɪkjələ/ (ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-luh).