How to pronounce extro
Say it like EK-stroh. Extro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkstroʊ/EK-stroh
UK British/ˈɛkstrəʊ/EK-stroh
- EK
- stroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extro 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.
- strohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of extro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-stroh.
What does extro mean?
noun
- Synonym of outro (“a portion of music at the end of a song”).
Where does extro come from?
From intro; see in- and ex-.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying extro
How do you pronounce extro?
Say EK-stroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extro?
Extro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · stroh.
Is extro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛkstrəʊ/ (EK-stroh).