How to pronounce extramarital
Say it like ek-struh-MER-uh-tul. Extramarital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER).
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US American/ˌɛkstrəˈmɛrətəl/ek-struh-MER-uh-tul
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- ek
- struh
- MER
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extramarital 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.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does extramarital mean?
adjective
- Occurring outside marriage.
- Adulterous.
Where does extramarital come from?
From extra- + marital.
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Questions about saying extramarital
How do you pronounce extramarital?
Say ek-struh-MER-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈmɛrətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extramarital?
Extramarital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER). Broken into parts: ek · struh · MER · uh · tul.