How to pronounce extremity
Say it like ek-STREM-uh-tee. Extremity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREM).
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- ek
- STREM
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremity 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.
- 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extremity
- 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-tee.
What does extremity mean?
- The most extreme or furthest point of something.
- An extreme measure.
- A hand or foot.“Guillain–Barré syndrome causes one to not be able to move one’s extremities.”
Where does extremity come from?
From Middle English extremite, from Old French extremité, from Latin extrēmitātem (“extremity; border, perimeter; ending”), from extrēmīs (“furthest, extreme”) + -itās (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts (suffix forming nouns indi
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Questions about saying extremity
How do you pronounce extremity?
Say ek-STREM-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrɛməti/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremity?
Extremity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREM). Broken into parts: ek · STREM · uh · tee.
Is extremity 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 /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/ (ik-STREM-ih-tee).