How to pronounce extremely
Say it like ek-STREEM-lee. Extremely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM).
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- ek
- STREEM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremely 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.
- STREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extremely
American and British speakers say extremely in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrimli/ in the US and /ɪkˈstriːmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STREEM-lee.
What does extremely mean?
- to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect“highly successful”“He spoke highly of her”
- to an extreme degree“extremely cold”“extremely unpleasant”
Where does extremely come from?
From extreme + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with extremely
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Questions about saying extremely
How do you pronounce extremely?
Say ek-STREEM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrimli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstriːmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremely?
Extremely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM). Broken into parts: ek · STREEM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say extremely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrimli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstriːmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.