How to pronounce extrapolating
Say it like ek-STRAP-uh-lay-ting. Extrapolating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAP).
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- ek
- STRAP
- uh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrapolating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extrapolating
- 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-ting.
What does extrapolating mean?
- present participle and gerund of extrapolate How to pronounce extrapolate
Questions about saying extrapolating
How do you pronounce extrapolating?
Say ek-STRAP-uh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrapolating?
Extrapolating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAP). Broken into parts: ek · STRAP · uh · lay · ting.
Is extrapolating 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 /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (ek-STRAP-uh-lay-ting).