How to pronounce extroverted
Say it like EK-struh-ver-tid. Extroverted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- struh
- ver
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extroverted 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.
- verGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extroverted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-struh-vuh-tid.
What does extroverted mean?
- simple past and past participle of extrovert How to pronounce extrovert
- Turned or thrust outwards, especially
- Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.“She's very extroverted. She's always out meeting new people and looking for new experiences.”
- Synonym of inside-out.
Where does extroverted come from?
A variant spelling of extraverted.
Questions about saying extroverted
How do you pronounce extroverted?
Say EK-struh-ver-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəˌvərtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəvətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extroverted?
Extroverted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh · ver · tid.
Is extroverted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛkstrəvətɪd/ (EK-struh-vuh-tid).