How to Pronounce "extract"
word
/ˈɛkˌstɹækt/, /ɪkˈstɹækt/
EK-strakt (noun), ik-STRAKT (verb)
/ˈɛkˌstɹækt/, /ɪkˈstɹækt/
EK-strakt (noun), ik-STRAKT (verb)
Definition
To remove something from a place or substance, or to obtain a part of something such as a liquid or information. As a noun, it can also mean a concentrated substance or a part taken from a text.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛkˌstɹækt/, /ɪkˈstɹækt/
British English
/ˈɛkˌstɹækt/, /ɪkˈstɹækt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-strakt (noun), ik-STRAKT (verb)
UK
EK-strakt (noun), ik-STRAKT (verb)
Listen in Context
The dentist needs to extract a tooth.
We extract oil from plants to make perfume.
Here is an extract from her speech.
Can you extract the main idea from this article?