How to Pronounce "extinction"
word
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/, /ɪkˈstɪŋʃən/
ik-STINGK-shun
/ɛkstˈɪŋkʃən/
ek-STINGK-shun
Definition
Extinction is when a type of animal, plant, or other living thing completely dies out and no longer exists anywhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/, /ɪkˈstɪŋʃən/
British English
/ɛkstˈɪŋkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STINGK-shun
UK
ek-STINGK-shun
Listen in Context
Many animal species face extinction because of human activity.
Dinosaurs went through extinction millions of years ago.
Climate change increases the risk of extinction for many plants.
Some languages are in danger of extinction as fewer people speak them.