How to pronounce "extension"

extension

Noun
American
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

ex ten sion

How natives say extension

British
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

ex ten sion

How natives say extension

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ex', as in 'fix'.

  • Stress the second syllable 'ten', pronounced like 'ten'.

  • End with 'shun', where the 'sh' sounds like 'shoe'.

Common Mistakes

  • exclude (ex-clude) instead of extension

  • extend-shun (ex-tend-shun) instead of extension

  • extention (ex-ten- tion) instead of extension

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is 'ten' stressed?

In 'extension', stress is on the middle part for clarity.

How do I pronounce 'shun'?

Say it like 'shun' in 'caution'.

Why not 'extention'?

'Extension' has 'sion', not 'tion', which affects the sound.

Definition

extension

A part added to something to make it longer or larger.

Word Family

extend

/ɪkˈstɛnd/

verb

To make longer.

Example: Let's extend the meeting.

extensive

/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

adjective

Covering a large area.

Example: This is an extensive list.

extender

/ɪkˈstɛndər/

noun

A device to lengthen.

Example: Use an extender for the cables.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Extension' ends with 'shun', while 'extend' ends with 'd'.

'Extension' is a noun, while 'extensive' ends with 'siv'.

'Extension' has three syllables, while 'extender' ends with 'der'.

Pro Tips

Focus on 'shun'

Make sure to soften the 's' to 'sh'.

Mind the Stress

Put stress on the second syllable for clear pronunciation.

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