How to Pronounce “extrinsic”
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- American (US)
- /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/
- British (UK)
- /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/
What “extrinsic” means
adjective — External; separable from the thing itself; inessential.
Example: (Can we add an example for this sense?).
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “extrinsic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "extrinsic" mean?
extrinsic (adjective): External; separable from the thing itself; inessential. For example — (Can we add an example for this sense?).
How do you pronounce "extrinsic" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "extrinsic", /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "extrinsic"?
/ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ in American English, /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "extrinsic"?
“extrinsic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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