How to pronounce extraterritoriality
Say it like ek-struh-ter-ih-tor-ee-AL-ih-tee. Extraterritoriality has nine syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (AL).
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- ek
- struh
- ter
- ih
- tor
- ee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extraterritoriality 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.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extraterritoriality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-struh-ter-ih-taw-rih-AL-ih-tee.
What does extraterritoriality mean?
- Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.
- A territory or space that is under the power of a certain area but not defined by its norms.
Where does extraterritoriality come from?
From extraterritorial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with extraterritoriality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extraterritoriality.
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Questions about saying extraterritoriality
How do you pronounce extraterritoriality?
Say ek-struh-ter-ih-tor-ee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˌtɔriˈælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extraterritoriality?
Extraterritoriality has nine syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (AL). Broken into parts: ek · struh · ter · ih · tor · ee · AL · ih · tee.
Is extraterritoriality 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 /ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪˈælɪti/ (ek-struh-ter-ih-taw-rih-AL-ih-tee).