How to Pronounce Extracurricular

To pronounce "extracurricular", say EXTR-ac-urr-ic-ul-ar — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EXTR-ac-urr-ic-ul-ar

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💡 Tip for remembering “extracurricular”

"extracurricular" has 6 syllables: extr-ac-urr-ic-ul-ar. It rhymes with particular and perpendicular, if that helps it stick.

What does extracurricular mean?

noun

  1. An activity outside the normal academic curriculum.
  2. An activity beyond official duties of a job or profession.

adjective

  1. Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

    “The students enjoy a number of extracurricular activities at weekends.”

  2. Similarly outside of the normal duties of a job or profession

Words that rhyme with extracurricular

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particularperpendicularcurricularvehiculartesticular

Related words

outsideextramaritaladulterousillicitextramuralafter-schoolsupplementaryextended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extracurricular"?▾

"Extracurricular" has 6 syllables: extr · ac · urr · ic · ul · ar.

What does "extracurricular" mean?▾

Extracurricular: An activity outside the normal academic curriculum.

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