How to Pronounce Extort

To pronounce "extort", say EXT-ort — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extort”

"extort" has 2 syllables: ext-ort. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

What does extort mean?

verb

  1. To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity

    “to extort a promise”

  2. To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.

adjective

  1. Wrongfully obtained.

Synonyms

exacttearwrenchwring

Words that rhyme with extort

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

wringrackgougeblackmailobtaingetgainextract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extort"?▾

"Extort" has 2 syllables: ext · ort.

What is the IPA transcription of "extort"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extort" is /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/.

What does "extort" mean?▾

Extort: To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity

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