American English
/ɪkˈstɹɔɹ.ɾəˌnɛɹ.i/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Very unusual, especially in a way that makes people admire or notice it.
Practice out loudVery unusual, especially in a way that makes people admire or notice it.
She showed extraordinary courage during the rescue.
The concert was an extraordinary experience.
extraordinary talent · extraordinary achievement
an extraordinary + singular noun
subject + be + extraordinary
Not part of the usual plan or routine, and done for a special reason.
The committee held an extraordinary meeting on Friday.
The company took extraordinary measures to protect its workers.
extraordinary circumstances · extraordinary measures
an extraordinary + singular noun
extraordinary + plural noun