How to pronounce ejection
Say it like ih-JEK-shun. Ejection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ih
- JEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ejection
American and British speakers say ejection in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-JEK-shun.
What does ejection mean?
- The act of ejecting.“ejection seat”
- That which is ejected.“Volcanic ejection covered the village in ash.”
Where does ejection come from?
From Middle French éjection, from Latin eiectio.
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Words that rhyme with ejection
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Questions about saying ejection
How do you pronounce ejection?
Say ih-JEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejection?
Ejection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ih · JEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ejection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.