How to pronounce extragalactic
Say it like ek-struh-guh-LAK-tik. Extragalactic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK).
- ek
- struh
- guh
- LAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extragalactic 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extragalactic
American and British speakers say extragalactic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-guh-LAK-tik.
What does extragalactic mean?
- Originating outside of the Milky Way galaxy.“Extragalactic astronomy is the study of things outside the Milky Way.”
- Originating outside of any galaxy.
- Originating outside of the local galaxy.
Where does extragalactic come from?
From extra- + galactic.
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Words that rhyme with extragalactic
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Questions about saying extragalactic
How do you pronounce extragalactic?
Say ek-struh-guh-LAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extragalactic?
Extragalactic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK). Broken into parts: ek · struh · guh · LAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say extragalactic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəɡəˈlæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.