How to pronounce extrapolated
Say it like ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid. Extrapolated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAP).
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- ek
- STRAP
- uh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrapolated 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.
- STRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extrapolated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid.
What does extrapolated mean?
- simple past and past participle of extrapolate How to pronounce extrapolate
Questions about saying extrapolated
How do you pronounce extrapolated?
Say ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrapolated?
Extrapolated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAP). Broken into parts: ek · STRAP · uh · lay · tid.
Is extrapolated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪd/ (ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid).