English pronunciation

How to pronounce “extra”

Phonetic spelling

EK-struh

IPA /ˈɛkstɹə/

Syllable stress

ek·struh

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How do you spell “extra”?

e x t r a

“extra” is spelled E-X-T-R-A. It is pronounced EK-struh, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • Could I get an extra napkin, please?

  • I brought an extra sweater in case it gets cold.

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