To pronounce "extinguished", say EXT-ing-uish-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
extinguished
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EXT-ing-uish-ed
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"extinguished" has 4 syllables: ext-ing-uish-ed. It rhymes with distinguished and undistinguished, if that helps it stick.
verb
“She extinguished all my hopes.”
adjective
“The cowboys buried their trash next to the extinguished fire.”
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"Extinguished" has 4 syllables: ext · ing · uish · ed.
Extinguished: To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
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