How to pronounce extraterrestrial
Say it like ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-ul. Extraterrestrial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES).
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- ek
- struh
- tuh
- RES
- tree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extraterrestrial 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extraterrestrial
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-ul.
What does extraterrestrial mean?
- Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.
- A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien.
Where does extraterrestrial come from?
From extra- + terrestrial.
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Questions about saying extraterrestrial
How do you pronounce extraterrestrial?
Say ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extraterrestrial?
Extraterrestrial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES). Broken into parts: ek · struh · tuh · RES · tree · ul.
Is extraterrestrial 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 /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriəl/ (ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-ul).