How to pronounce abjectly
Say it like ab-JEKT-lee. Abjectly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT).
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- ab
- JEKT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjectly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abjectly
American and British speakers say abjectly in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʒɛktli/ in the US and /æbˈdʒɛktli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-JEKT-lee.
What does abjectly mean?
- In an abject fashion; with great shame; desperately.“I abjectly apologize for the damage I have done.”
- Intensely; to the utmost extreme.
Where does abjectly come from?
From Middle English abjectli (“with great humility”), from abject (“outcast, rejected; wretched; humble, lowly; of poor quality, worthless; menial”) + -li (suffix forming adverbs); analysable as abject + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with abjectly
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Questions about saying abjectly
How do you pronounce abjectly?
Say ab-JEKT-lee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʒɛktli/. In British English it is /æbˈdʒɛktli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjectly?
Abjectly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT). Broken into parts: ab · JEKT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abjectly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʒɛktli/ and the British form is /æbˈdʒɛktli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.