How to Pronounce Extemporizing

To pronounce "extemporizing", say EXT-emp-or-iz-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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13

Letters

EXT-emp-or-iz-ing

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"extemporizing" has 5 syllables: ext-emp-or-iz-ing.

What does extemporizing mean?

verb

  1. To do something, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought; to act in an impromptu manner; to improvise.
  2. To do, create, improvise, adapt, or devise in an impromptu or spontaneous manner.

Synonyms

improvisethink on one's feetdevise

Related words

extemporiseimprovisead-libextemporizationextemporisedextemporaneousextemporaneouslyimprovisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extemporizing"?▾

"Extemporizing" has 5 syllables: ext · emp · or · iz · ing.

What does "extemporizing" mean?▾

Extemporizing: To do something, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought; to act in an impromptu manner; to improvise.

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