How to pronounce extravasate
Say it like ik-STRAV-uh-sayt. Extravasate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV).
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- ik
- STRAV
- uh
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extravasate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- saytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of extravasate
American and British speakers say extravasate in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/ in the US and /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STRAV-uh-sayt.
What does extravasate mean?
- Outside of a vessel.
- That which is outside a vessel (especially blood or other bodily fluids).
- To flow (or be forced) from a vessel.
Where does extravasate come from?
From Latin extra (“out-”) + Latin vas (“vessel”) + -ate (adjective forming suffix).
Questions about saying extravasate
How do you pronounce extravasate?
Say ik-STRAV-uh-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extravasate?
Extravasate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAV). Broken into parts: ik · STRAV · uh · sayt.
Do Americans and Brits say extravasate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.