How to pronounce dejection
Say it like duh-JEK-shun. Dejection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- duh
- JEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dejection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dejection
American and British speakers say dejection in essentially the same way: /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-JEK-shun.
What does dejection mean?
- A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.
- The act of humbling or abasing oneself.
- A low condition; weakness; inability.
Where does dejection come from?
From Old French dejection, from Latin dejectio (“a casting down”).
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Words that rhyme with dejection
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Questions about saying dejection
How do you pronounce dejection?
Say duh-JEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dejection?
Dejection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: duh · JEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dejection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.