How to Pronounce "extinguishes"
word
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ
ik-STING-gwish-iz
ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪz
ek-STING-gwish-iz
Definition
To put out something that is burning, such as a fire, light, or flame. It can also mean to end or stop something completely, like a hope or feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ
British English
ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STING-gwish-iz
UK
ek-STING-gwish-iz
Listen in Context
The firefighter extinguishes the flames with water.
He extinguishes the candle before going to bed.
The company extinguishes all hope of reopening the factory.
She quickly extinguishes the match after lighting the stove.