How to pronounce extrema
Say it like ik-STREE-muh. Extrema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE).
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- ik
- STREE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrema 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.
- STREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extrema
American and British speakers say extrema in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstrimə/ in the US and /ɪkˈstriːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STREE-muh.
What does extrema mean?
- plural of extremum How to pronounce extremum
Words that rhyme with extrema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extrema.
Questions about saying extrema
How do you pronounce extrema?
Say ik-STREE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstrimə/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrema?
Extrema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE). Broken into parts: ik · STREE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say extrema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstrimə/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstriːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.