How to Pronounce Extraterrestrial

To pronounce "extraterrestrial", say EXTR-at-err-estr-ial — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

16

Letters

/ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extraterrestrial”

"extraterrestrial" has 5 syllables: extr-at-err-estr-ial. It rhymes with estriol and terrestrial, if that helps it stick.

What does extraterrestrial mean?

noun

  1. A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien

adjective

  1. Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

Words that rhyme with extraterrestrial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

estriolterrestrial

Related words

alienextraterrestialexterrestrialexoticextrasolarexobiologicalexterraneousultratelluric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extraterrestrial"?▾

"Extraterrestrial" has 5 syllables: extr · at · err · estr · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "extraterrestrial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extraterrestrial" is /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/.

What does "extraterrestrial" mean?▾

Extraterrestrial: A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien

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