How to pronounce ejectives
Say it like ee-JEK-tivz. Ejectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ee
- JEK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejectives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ejectives
American and British speakers say ejectives in essentially the same way: /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/ in the US and /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-JEK-tivz.
What does ejectives mean?
- plural of ejective How to pronounce ejective
Questions about saying ejectives
How do you pronounce ejectives?
Say ee-JEK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejectives?
Ejectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ee · JEK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say ejectives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/ and the British form is /iˈdʒɛktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.