How to pronounce extravagantly
Say it like ek-STRAV-uh-gunt-lee. Extravagantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV).
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- ek
- STRAV
- uh
- gunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extravagantly 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.
- STRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extravagantly
American and British speakers say extravagantly in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRAV-uh-gunt-lee.
What does extravagantly mean?
- With lavish expenditure or behavior; in an extravagant manner.
Where does extravagantly come from?
From extravagant + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying extravagantly
How do you pronounce extravagantly?
Say ek-STRAV-uh-gunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extravagantly?
Extravagantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV). Broken into parts: ek · STRAV · uh · gunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say extravagantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈstrævəɡəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.