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