How to pronounce ejective
Say it like ee-JEK-tiv. Ejective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
- ee
- JEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejective pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ejective
American and British speakers say ejective in essentially the same way: /iˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the US and /iˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-JEK-tiv.
What does ejective mean?
- Serving to eject, or characterized by ejection.
- A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
Where does ejective come from?
From eject + -ive.
Words that rhyme with ejective
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ejective.
Questions about saying ejective
How do you pronounce ejective?
Say ee-JEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /iˈdʒɛktɪv/. In British English it is /iˈdʒɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejective?
Ejective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ee · JEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say ejective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈdʒɛktɪv/ and the British form is /iˈdʒɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.