How to pronounce extremities
Say it like ik-STREM-uh-teez. Extremities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREM).
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- ik
- STREM
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremities 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.
- STREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extremities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-STREM-ih-teez.
What does extremities mean?
- plural of extremity. How to pronounce extremity
Questions about saying extremities
How do you pronounce extremities?
Say ik-STREM-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstrɛmətiz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstrɛmɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremities?
Extremities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREM). Broken into parts: ik · STREM · uh · teez.
Is extremities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈstrɛmɪtiz/ (ik-STREM-ih-teez).