How to Pronounce Extorting

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

EXT-ort-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “extorting”

"extorting" has 3 syllables: ext-ort-ing. It rhymes with thwarting and courting, if that helps it stick.

What does extorting 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.

Synonyms

exacttearwrenchwring

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Words that rhyme with extorting

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thwartingcourtingsupportingconsortingsportingcavortingexhortingsnortingsortingreportingresortingexporting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extorting"?▾

"Extorting" has 3 syllables: ext · ort · ing.

What does "extorting" mean?▾

Extorting: 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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