How to pronounce extralinguistic
Say it like ek-struh-ling-GWIS-tik. Extralinguistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS).
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- ek
- struh
- ling
- GWIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extralinguistic 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extralinguistic
American and British speakers say extralinguistic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-ling-GWIS-tik.
What does extralinguistic mean?
- Outside the realm of linguistics.
Where does extralinguistic come from?
From extra- + linguistic.
Words that rhyme with extralinguistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extralinguistic.
Questions about saying extralinguistic
How do you pronounce extralinguistic?
Say ek-struh-ling-GWIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extralinguistic?
Extralinguistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS). Broken into parts: ek · struh · ling · GWIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say extralinguistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.