Start with 'ex', pronounced like 'eks'.
Emphasize the first syllable with a loud and clear 'eh' sound.
End with 'tract', using a short 'a' as in 'cat'.
extract (ext-ract)
ekstract (ek-strakt)
exstrakt (ex-strakt)
Start with 'ex', pronounced like 'eks'.
Put stress on the first syllable 'ex'.
Finish with 'tract', using a sharp 'a' sound.
extract (ext-ract)
ekstrakt (ek-strakt)
exstrakt (ex-strakt)
The stress is on the first syllable 'ex'.
Say it with a short 'a' like in 'cat'.
They are mostly the same, with subtle variations in tongue position.
A concentrated substance obtained from a plant, often used for flavoring.
/ɪkˈstrækʃən/
The process of removing or obtaining
/ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/
The action of removing or obtaining
/ɪkˈstræktər/
A device for removal
Stress is on first syllable for 'extract', while 'extraction' has stress on the second.
'Extracting' has an added '-ing' sound at the end.
'Extractor' includes an 'or' ending sound.
Remember to stress the first syllable to avoid confusion.
Keep your mouth open for the 'a' sound in 'tract'.