How to Pronounce "extremes"
word
ɛkˈstɹimz
ek-STREEMZ
ɛkstɹˈiːmz
ek-STREEMZ
Definition
Extremes are two opposite or very different ends of a scale, situation, or quality, such as very hot and very cold, or very rich and very poor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɹimz
British English
ɛkstɹˈiːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STREEMZ
UK
ek-STREEMZ
Listen in Context
The weather here often goes to extremes in summer and winter.
He avoids extremes in his diet and eats balanced meals.
There are extremes of wealth and poverty in some countries.
She's known for taking things to extremes, whether it's work or play.