How do you pronounce "extant"?

In American English: /ˈɛkstənt/ (EHKST-uhnt). In British English: /ɛkstˈant/ (EHKST). In Canadian English: /ˈɛkstənt/ (EHKST-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɛkstˈant/ (EHKST).

Is "extant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛkstənt/ (EHKST-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɛkstˈant/ (EHKST).

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extant

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/ˈɛkstənt/

EHKST-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkstex·ənttant

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