How many syllables in "extinguish"?

"extinguish" has 3 syllabes (ex - tin - guish).

How to divide "extinguish"?

"extinguish" divides into 3 parts: ex · tin · guish.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ex... tin... guish) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"extinguish": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ex·tin·guish

Accent principal

ex-TIN-guish(ex · tin · guish)○ ● ○

Stress in "extinguish" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ⁄

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Syllabesex·tin·guish

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How many syllables in "extinguish"?: "extinguish" has 3 syllabes (ex - tin - guish).
How to divide "extinguish"?: "extinguish" divides into 3 parts: ex · tin · guish.
Where is the stress in "extinguish"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "extinguish"?: Say each syllable slowly (ex... tin... guish) and listen on SayItVid.