How to Pronounce Extraordinaire

To pronounce "extraordinaire", say EXTR-aord-in-air-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪkˌstɹɔː(ɹ).dɪˈnɛː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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14

Letters

/ɪkˌstɹɔː(ɹ).dɪˈnɛː(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “extraordinaire”

"extraordinaire" has 5 syllables: extr-aord-in-air-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does extraordinaire mean?

noun

  1. Something particularly remarkable or outstanding.

adjective

  1. Extraordinary, remarkable, outstanding.
  2. (of a person) Particularly skilled; unusually active; particularly successful.

    “Charlie Parker, saxophonist extraordinaire, released many records.”

Words that rhyme with extraordinaire

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Related words

extraordinaryspecialworkssuperextraordinarysuperordinaryextrordinaryextrasupraordinary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extraordinaire"?▾

"Extraordinaire" has 5 syllables: extr · aord · in · air · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "extraordinaire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extraordinaire" is /ɪkˌstɹɔː(ɹ).dɪˈnɛː(ɹ)/.

What does "extraordinaire" mean?▾

Extraordinaire: Something particularly remarkable or outstanding.

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