How to pronounce extricate
Say it like EK-strih-kayt. Extricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- strih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extricate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- strihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of extricate
American and British speakers say extricate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstrɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-strih-kayt.
What does extricate mean?
- To free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.“I finally managed to extricate myself from the tight jacket.”
- To free from intricacies or perplexity.
Where does extricate come from?
Borrowed from Latin extrīcātus, past participle of extrīcō.
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Questions about saying extricate
How do you pronounce extricate?
Say EK-strih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extricate?
Extricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · strih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say extricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstrɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.