How to Pronounce "extinguished"
word
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt
ik-STING-gwisht
ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt
ek-STING-gwisht
Definition
Something that has been put out or stopped, such as a fire, light, or sometimes a feeling. It often means that something is no longer active or existing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt
British English
ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STING-gwisht
UK
ek-STING-gwisht
Listen in Context
The campfire was extinguished before we left.
The candles were extinguished after the party.
The fire was quickly extinguished by the firefighters.
After hearing the bad news, all hope seemed extinguished.