How to pronounce extrasensory
Say it like ek-struh-SEN-suh-ree. Extrasensory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- ek
- struh
- SEN
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrasensory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extrasensory
American and British speakers say extrasensory in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-SEN-suh-ree.
What does extrasensory mean?
- Of or relating to extrasensory perception.
Where does extrasensory come from?
From extra- + sensory.
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Questions about saying extrasensory
How do you pronounce extrasensory?
Say ek-struh-SEN-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrasensory?
Extrasensory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: ek · struh · SEN · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say extrasensory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.