How to Pronounce Extended

To pronounce "extended", say EXT-end-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈstɛndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extended”

"extended" has 3 syllables: ext-end-ed. It rhymes with splendid and contended, if that helps it stick.

What does extended mean?

verb

  1. To increase in extent.
  2. To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.

    “The desert extended for miles in all directions.”

adjective

  1. Longer in length or extension; elongated.
  2. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.

Synonyms

enlargeexpandincreaseinheritlengthenstretchwiden

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Words that rhyme with extended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspendeddistended

Related words

elongatedwideextensiveoutstretcheddrawn-outlengthyprolongedspread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extended"?▾

"Extended" has 3 syllables: ext · end · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "extended"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extended" is /ɛkˈstɛndɪd/.

What does "extended" mean?▾

Extended: To increase in extent.

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