How to Pronounce Extinctions

To pronounce "extinctions", say EXT-inct-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

EXT-inct-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “extinctions”

"extinctions" has 3 syllables: ext-inct-ions. It rhymes with distinctions, if that helps it stick.

What does extinctions mean?

noun

  1. The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
  2. The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.

Words that rhyme with extinctions

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distinctions

Related words

exterminationextinguishingdefunctnessquenchingdisappearancesmegafaunalextinctextinctive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extinctions"?▾

"Extinctions" has 3 syllables: ext · inct · ions.

What does "extinctions" mean?▾

Extinctions: The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

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