how to pronounce extinction

/ɛk.stɛ̃k.sjɔ̃/

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extinction is pronounced in three syllables

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ɛ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of extinction in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… on va dire extinction rébellion used for …”

meanings of extinction

noun:

Extinction.

extinction frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word extinction occurs in french on average 5.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.