How many syllables in extinguish?
Syllables in extinguish
3
ex·tin·guish
Extinguish has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say extinguish
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ 3 syllables, ex-TIN-guish · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say extinguish slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, tin, guish. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in extinguish?
- Extinguish has three syllables.
- How do you divide extinguish into syllables?
- Extinguish divides as ex-tin-guish.
- Which syllable is stressed in extinguish?
- The second syllable (ex-TIN-guish).