How many syllables in extinguished?
Syllables in extinguished
3
ex·tin·guished
Extinguished has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say extinguished
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ 3 syllables, ex-TIN-guished · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say extinguished slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, tin, guished. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with extinguished
- distinguished
- undistinguished
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Questions
- How many syllables are in extinguished?
- Extinguished has three syllables.
- How do you divide extinguished into syllables?
- Extinguished divides as ex-tin-guished.
- Which syllable is stressed in extinguished?
- The second syllable (ex-TIN-guished).