How to pronounce extrapolation
Say it like ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun. Extrapolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- ek
- strap
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrapolation 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.
- strapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extrapolation
American and British speakers say extrapolation in essentially the same way: /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun.
What does extrapolation mean?
- A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
- An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.
- The diametric opposite of interpolation.
Where does extrapolation come from?
Morphologically extrapolate + -ion
Words that rhyme with extrapolation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extrapolation.
Questions about saying extrapolation
How do you pronounce extrapolation?
Say ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrapolation?
Extrapolation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ek · strap · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say extrapolation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.