How to pronounce extricating
Say it like EK-struh-kay-ting. Extricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- struh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extricating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extricating
- 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-ting.
What does extricating mean?
- present participle and gerund of extricate How to pronounce extricate
Questions about saying extricating
How do you pronounce extricating?
Say EK-struh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extricating?
Extricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh · kay · ting.
Is extricating 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 /ˈɛkstrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (EK-struh-kay-ting).