extinguishing meaning

UK US /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ 4 syllables

extinguishing (noun): the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.

Definition of extinguishing

  1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
    • the extinction of the lights

    Synonyms: extinction, quenching

    Type of: termination

    Related forms: extinguish

How to pronounce extinguishing

extinguishing is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 25 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in NG · 13-letter words

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