extensive

/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

Syllables ex·ten·sive

Stress ex-TEN-sive

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short i

ten

/stɛn/

st blend

sive

/sɪv/

short i

Meaning

covering a large area; wide-ranging

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + ten=/stɛn/(tennis) + sive=/sɪv/(massive)

Example

The project requires extensive research.