To pronounce "extinguishing", say EXT-ing-uish-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
extinguishing
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EXT-ing-uish-ing
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"extinguishing" has 4 syllables: ext-ing-uish-ing. It rhymes with distinguishing, if that helps it stick.
verb
“She extinguished all my hopes.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Extinguishing" has 4 syllables: ext · ing · uish · ing.
Extinguishing: To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
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