How to pronounce inject
Say it like in-JEKT. Inject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT).
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- in
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inject pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inject
American and British speakers say inject in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒɛkt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JEKT.
What does inject mean?
- To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.“The nurse injected a painkilling drug into the veins of my forearm.”
- To introduce (something) suddenly or violently.“Punk injected a much-needed sense of urgency into the British music scene.”
- To administer an injection to (someone or something), especially of medicine or drugs.“Now lie back while we inject you with the anesthetic.”
Where does inject come from?
From Latin iniectus, injectus, participle of iniciō, injiciō (“to throw in”), from in- + iaciō (“I throw”).
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Words that rhyme with inject
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Questions about saying inject
How do you pronounce inject?
Say in-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inject?
Inject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT). Broken into parts: in · JEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say inject the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.