How to Pronounce "extenuating circumstances"
expression
ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting SUR-kum-STAN-siz
ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌeɪtɪŋ/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting SUR-kum-STAN-siz
Definition
Extenuating circumstances are special reasons or situations that make a mistake or crime seem less serious or more understandable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/, /ˈsɝkəmˌstænsɪz
British English
ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌeɪtɪŋ/ /sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STEN-yoo-ay-ting SUR-kum-STAN-siz
UK
ek-STEN-yoo-ay-ting SUR-kum-STAN-siz
Listen in Context
He was late because of extenuating circumstances.
The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before deciding.
We must take the extenuating circumstances into account.
Due to extenuating circumstances, the meeting was postponed.