How to pronounce extraneously
Say it like ek-STRAY-nee-uh-slee. Extraneously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
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- ek
- STRAY
- nee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extraneously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extraneously
American and British speakers say extraneously in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/ in the US and /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRAY-nee-uh-slee.
What does extraneously mean?
- In an extraneous manner.
Where does extraneously come from?
From extraneous + -ly.
Words that rhyme with extraneously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extraneously.
Questions about saying extraneously
How do you pronounce extraneously?
Say ek-STRAY-nee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extraneously?
Extraneously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: ek · STRAY · nee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say extraneously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstreɪniəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.