How to pronounce extradition
Say it like ek-struh-DISH-un. Extradition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- ek
- struh
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extradition 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.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extradition
American and British speakers say extradition in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-DISH-un.
What does extradition mean?
- A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
Where does extradition come from?
From French extradition, itself from Latin ex- + traditio.
Words that rhyme with extradition
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Questions about saying extradition
How do you pronounce extradition?
Say ek-struh-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extradition?
Extradition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · struh · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say extradition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.