How to pronounce ejector
Say it like ih-JEK-ter. Ejector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ih
- JEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ejector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ejector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-JEK-tuh.
What does ejector mean?
- One who, or that which, ejects or dispossesses.
- A jet jump for lifting water or withdrawing air from a space.
- ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.
Where does ejector come from?
From eject + -or.
Words that rhyme with ejector
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Questions about saying ejector
How do you pronounce ejector?
Say ih-JEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdʒɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ejector?
Ejector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ih · JEK · ter.
Is ejector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈdʒɛktə/ (ih-JEK-tuh).