How to pronounce extricated
Say it like EK-struh-kay-tid. Extricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- struh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extricated 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.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extricated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-struh-kay-tid.
What does extricated mean?
- simple past and past participle of extricate How to pronounce extricate
Questions about saying extricated
How do you pronounce extricated?
Say EK-struh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extricated?
Extricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh · kay · tid.
Is extricated 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 /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪd/ (EK-struh-kay-tid).