How to pronounce abject
Say it like AB-jekt. Abject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
- AB
- jekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abject pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of abject
American and British speakers say abject in essentially the same way: /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ in the US and /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-jekt.
What does abject mean?
- Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable.
- Complete; downright; utter.“abject failure abject nonsense abject terror”
- Lower than nearby areas; low-lying.
- A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; an oppressed person; an outcast; also, such people as a class.
Where does abject come from?
* Spanish abjecto (obsolete), abyecto
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unabject
Questions about saying abject
How do you pronounce abject?
Say AB-jekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈæbdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abject?
Abject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · jekt.
Do Americans and Brits say abject the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈæbdʒɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.