How to Pronounce "extraterrestrial"
word
/ˌɛkstɹətɝˈɛstɹiəɫ/
ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl
/ˌɛkstɹətəɹˈɛstɹɪəl/
ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl
Definition
Something or someone that comes from outside the Earth or does not belong to Earth, often used to describe alien life or things from other planets.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛkstɹətɝˈɛstɹiəɫ/
British English
/ˌɛkstɹətəɹˈɛstɹɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl
UK
ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl
Listen in Context
Many science fiction books describe meetings with extraterrestrial civilizations.
Scientists are searching for extraterrestrial life.
The movie is about an extraterrestrial visiting Earth.
Some people believe that extraterrestrial beings have visited us.