How to pronounce eject
Say it like ih-JEKT. Eject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT).
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- ih
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eject pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eject
American and British speakers say eject in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ in the US and /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-JEKT.
What does eject mean?
- To compel (a person or persons) to leave.“The man started a fight and was ejected from the bar.”
- To throw out or remove forcefully.“In other news, a Montreal man was ejected from his car when he was involved in an accident.”
- To compel (a sports player) to leave the field because of inappropriate behavior.
- an inferred object of someone else's consciousness
Where does eject come from?
From Middle French éjecter, from Latin ēiectus, perfect passive participle of ēiciō (“to throw out”), or from ēiectō, the frequentative form of the same verb, from ē-, combining form of ex (“out”), + iaciō (“to throw”).
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Words that rhyme with eject
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Questions about saying eject
How do you pronounce eject?
Say ih-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eject?
Eject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT). Broken into parts: ih · JEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say eject the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪˈdʒɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.