How to Pronounce "extinct"
word
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
ik-STINGKT
/ɛkstˈɪŋkt/
ek-STINGKT
Definition
No longer existing; having died out completely, with no living members remaining. Used for species, languages, or volcanoes that are no longer active.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
British English
/ɛkstˈɪŋkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STINGKT
UK
ek-STINGKT
Listen in Context
Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
The dodo bird went extinct in the 17th century.
Scientists worry that many species could become extinct soon.
Phone booths are practically extinct — when did you last see one?