How to pronounce abjective
Say it like AB-jet-iv. Abjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- jet
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjective 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.
- jetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abjective
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-jet-iv.
What does abjective mean?
- Tending to make abject.
Where does abjective come from?
From abject + -ive. From Middle English abjecten, from the adjective abject, of Latin origin.
Questions about saying abjective
How do you pronounce abjective?
Say AB-jet-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbˌdʒɛtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæbˌdʒɛtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjective?
Abjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · jet · iv.
Is abjective pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbˌdʒɛtɪv/ (AB-jet-iv).