How to Pronounce "extrication"
word
ˌɛkstɹəˈkeɪʃən
ek-struh-KAY-shuhn
ɛkstɹɪkˈeɪʃən
ek-strik-AY-shuhn
Definition
Extrication is the act of freeing someone or something from a difficult, dangerous, or trapped situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛkstɹəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ɛkstɹɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-struh-KAY-shuhn
UK
ek-strik-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The firefighters worked on the extrication of the passengers from the car.
The extrication process took over an hour.
Her extrication from a bad contract was difficult.
Without quick extrication, the hikers could have been in real danger.