How to pronounce extraterrestrian
Say it like ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-un. Extraterrestrian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES).
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- ek
- struh
- tuh
- RES
- tree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extraterrestrian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extraterrestrian
- 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-un.
What does extraterrestrian mean?
- Synonym of extraterrestrial.
- Synonym of extraterrestrial.
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Words that rhyme with extraterrestrian
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Questions about saying extraterrestrian
How do you pronounce extraterrestrian?
Say ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extraterrestrian?
Extraterrestrian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RES). Broken into parts: ek · struh · tuh · RES · tree · un.
Is extraterrestrian 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 /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriən/ (ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-un).