How many syllables in "extinction"?

"extinction" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - tinc - tion).

How to divide "extinction"?

"extinction" divides into 3 parts: ex · tinc · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... tinc... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"extinction": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·tinc·tion

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ex-TINC-tion(ex · tinc · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "extinction" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən⁄

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IPAɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən

Lettergrepenex·tinc·tion

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