How to pronounce extrude
Say it like ik-STROOD. Extrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROOD).
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- ik
- STROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of extrude
American and British speakers say extrude in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstrud/ in the US and /ɪkˈstruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STROOD.
What does extrude mean?
- To push or thrust out.
- To form or shape (a metal, plastic etc.) by forcing it through a die or an opening.
- To expel; to drive off.
Where does extrude come from?
Borrowed from Latin extrūdere.
Words that rhyme with extrude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extrude.
Questions about saying extrude
How do you pronounce extrude?
Say ik-STROOD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstrud/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrude?
Extrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROOD). Broken into parts: ik · STROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say extrude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstrud/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.