How to pronounce extras
Say it like EK-struz. Extras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkstrəz/EK-struz
UK British/ˈɛkstrəz/EK-struz
- EK
- struz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extras pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extras
American and British speakers say extras in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstrəz/ in the US and /ˈɛkstrəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-struz.
What does extras mean?
noun
- plural of extra How to pronounce extra
Questions about saying extras
How do you pronounce extras?
Say EK-struz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extras?
Extras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struz.
Do Americans and Brits say extras the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstrəz/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstrəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.