How to Pronounce "to a great extent"
expression
too or tuh or tii UH-GRAYT ik-STENT
too AY GRAYT ek-STENT
Definition
Used to show that something is mostly or largely true, though not completely. It emphasizes that something is true in many ways or for most situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ɪkˈstɛnt
British English
tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /ɛkstˈɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
too or tuh or tii UH-GRAYT ik-STENT
UK
too AY GRAYT ek-STENT
Listen in Context
The plan was successful to a great extent.
We solved the problem to a great extent.
He agreed with us to a great extent.
To a great extent, your attitude determines your success.