How to pronounce abjectness
Say it like ab-JEKT-nus. Abjectness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT).
- ab
- JEKT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abjectness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abjectness
American and British speakers say abjectness in essentially the same way: /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/ in the US and /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-JEKT-nus.
What does abjectness mean?
- The state of being abject; abasement; meanness; servility.
Where does abjectness come from?
From abject + -ness.
Words that rhyme with abjectness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abjectness.
Questions about saying abjectness
How do you pronounce abjectness?
Say ab-JEKT-nus. The American pronunciation is /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/. In British English it is /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abjectness?
Abjectness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT). Broken into parts: ab · JEKT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say abjectness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/ and the British form is /æbˈdʒɛktnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.