How to pronounce extravagate
Say it like ek-STRAV-uh-gayt. Extravagate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV).
- ek
- STRAV
- uh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extravagate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of extravagate
American and British speakers say extravagate in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/ in the US and /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRAV-uh-gayt.
What does extravagate mean?
- To rove.
- To wander beyond the limits.
Where does extravagate come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin extrāvagāt- + English -ate (suffix forming verbs).
Words that rhyme with extravagate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extravagate.
Questions about saying extravagate
How do you pronounce extravagate?
Say ek-STRAV-uh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extravagate?
Extravagate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV). Broken into parts: ek · STRAV · uh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say extravagate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstrævəɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.