How to pronounce extricates
Say it like EK-struh-kayts. Extricates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- struh
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extricates 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.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of extricates
American and British speakers say extricates in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/ in the US and /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-struh-kayts.
What does extricates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of extricate How to pronounce extricate
Questions about saying extricates
How do you pronounce extricates?
Say EK-struh-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extricates?
Extricates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say extricates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.