extinction
nounStress: second syllable
Syllables: ex-tinc-tion (3)
English Definition
The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.
Example Sentence
Dinosaurs faced extinction millions of years ago.
US IPA
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
UK IPA
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/