How to pronounce extremes
Say it like ek-STREEMZ. Extremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEMZ).
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- ek
- STREEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremes 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.
- STREEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extremes
American and British speakers say extremes in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrimz/ in the US and /ɪkˈstriːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STREEMZ.
What does extremes mean?
- plural of extreme How to pronounce extreme
- The opposite ends of a range or scale.
Questions about saying extremes
How do you pronounce extremes?
Say ek-STREEMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrimz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstriːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremes?
Extremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEMZ). Broken into parts: ek · STREEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say extremes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrimz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstriːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.