How to Pronounce “extinctionism” in English
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)nɪzəm/
ex·TIN·cti·o·nism
Stress: tin
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What does “extinctionism” mean?
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- The belief that only the extinction of humanity will lead to the recovery of the Earth's environment.
- The additional challenge, in playing a roguelike game, of killing all creatures to extinction.
Example sentences
- “Philosopher Patricia MacCormack, who proudly dons the mantles of antinatalism and human extinctionism, finds herself “ambivalent about pessimism,” which she correctly regards as an overly masculine discourse.”
How to pronounce “extinctionism”
- Syllables:
- ex · tin · cti · o · nism
- Stress:
- tin — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)nɪzəm/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /tin/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “extinctionism”?
“extinctionism” is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)nɪzəm/ (ex · tin · cti · o · nism). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “extinctionism”?
“extinctionism” has 5 syllables: ex · tin · cti · o · nism.
Where is the stress in “extinctionism”?
The primary stress in “extinctionism” is on “TIN”.
What does “extinctionism” mean?
The belief that only the extinction of humanity will lead to the recovery of the Earth's environment.