To pronounce "de-extinction", say DEEXT-inct-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEEXT-inct-ion
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"de-extinction" has 3 syllables: deext-inct-ion.
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"De-extinction" has 3 syllables: deext · inct · ion.
De-extinction: The process of returning an extinct species back into the world.
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