How to Pronounce Extreme

To pronounce "extreme", say EXTR-em-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈstɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɛkˈstɹiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “extreme”

"extreme" has 3 syllables: extr-em-e. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does extreme mean?

noun

  1. The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
  2. Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

    “extremes of temperature”

adjective

  1. Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

    “At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.”

  2. In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

    “He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.”

adverb

  1. Extremely.

Synonyms

drasticsevereexcessivemuchgreathighestdistantfar

Antonyms

moderatereasonableleastclose

Words that rhyme with extreme

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

utmostdistantuttermostimmoderateintenseextremumutterfar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extreme"?▾

"Extreme" has 3 syllables: extr · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "extreme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extreme" is /ɛkˈstɹiːm/.

What does "extreme" mean?▾

Extreme: The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

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