How many syllables in Extricate?
Extricate has 3 syllables: ex-tri-cate.
Extricate has 3 syllables: ex-tri-cate.
ex-tri-cate
The word Extricate has 3 syllables: ex-tri-cate. Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling. This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.
to free or release from entanglement; to disengage
How many syllables are in 'Extricate'?
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Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?
The first syllable 'ex' has a vowel 'e', followed by two consonants 'x' and 't'. The second syllable 'tri' has a vowel 'i' followed by two consonants 't' and 'r'. The third syllable 'cate' has a vowel 'a' followed by a consonant 't' and a silent 'e'.
The firefighter had to extricate the cat from the tree.
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9 ( e, x, t, r, i, c, a, t, e )
7 ( e, x, t, r, i, c, a )
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IPA (International): ˈekstrʌˌkeɪt
ARA (American): ˈɛkstrʌˌket
EPA (English): ˈekstrʌˌkeɪt
EH-KSTRAH-KEY-T
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