How to pronounce interject
Say it like in-ter-JEKT. Interject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT).
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- in
- ter
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interject pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of interject
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-JEKT.
What does interject mean?
- To insert something between other things.
- To say as an interruption or aside.
- To interpose oneself; to intervene.
Where does interject come from?
From Latin interiectus, perfect passive participle of intericiō (“place between”).
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Words that rhyme with interject
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Questions about saying interject
How do you pronounce interject?
Say in-ter-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interject?
Interject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT). Broken into parts: in · ter · JEKT.
Is interject 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 /ɪntəˈdʒɛkt/ (in-tuh-JEKT).