How to pronounce extensive

Say it like this: /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/

What does extensive mean?

adjHaving a great extent; covering a large area; vast.

Considerable in amount.

“I have done extensive research on the subject.”

Serving to extend or lengthen; characterized by extension.

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expression extend extended extension extent external extra extreme

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