How to pronounce extrinsic
Say it like ek-STRIN-sik. Extrinsic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN).
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- ek
- STRIN
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrinsic 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.
- STRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extrinsic
American and British speakers say extrinsic in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/ in the US and /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STRIN-sik.
What does extrinsic mean?
- External; separable from the thing itself; inessential.
- Not belonging to something; outside.
- An external factor.
Where does extrinsic come from?
From French extrinsèque, from Latin extrinsecus (“from without, without, on the outside”), from *extrim, an assumed adverbial form of exter (“outer, outward”) + secus (“by, on the side”).
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Words that rhyme with extrinsic
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Questions about saying extrinsic
How do you pronounce extrinsic?
Say ek-STRIN-sik. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrinsic?
Extrinsic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIN). Broken into parts: ek · STRIN · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say extrinsic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.