How to pronounce extricable
Say it like ek-STRIK-uh-bul. Extricable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ek
- STRIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extricable 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.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extricable
American and British speakers say extricable in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRIK-uh-bul.
What does extricable mean?
- Able to be extricated.
Words that rhyme with extricable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extricable.
Questions about saying extricable
How do you pronounce extricable?
Say ek-STRIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extricable?
Extricable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ek · STRIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say extricable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstrɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.