How to pronounce ejecta
Say it like ih-JEK-tuh. Ejecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ih
- JEK
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejecta 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.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ejecta
American and British speakers say ejecta in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdʒɛktə/ in the US and /ɪˈdʒɛktə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-JEK-tuh.
What does ejecta mean?
- Material which has been ejected, especially from a volcano or an impact crater.
Where does ejecta come from?
Neuter plural of Latin ējectus.
Questions about saying ejecta
How do you pronounce ejecta?
Say ih-JEK-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/. In British English it is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejecta?
Ejecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ih · JEK · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ejecta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/ and the British form is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.