How to pronounce introject
Say it like in-troh-JEKT. Introject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT).
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- in
- troh
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introject 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of introject
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-troh-JEKT.
What does introject mean?
- To unconsciously incorporate into one's psyche.
- To form a headmate from details from another source.
- An element of another person that is unconsciously incorporated into one's psyche.
- A headmate who is in some way from another source.
Where does introject come from?
Back-formation from introjection.
Words that rhyme with introject
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Questions about saying introject
How do you pronounce introject?
Say in-troh-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪntroʊˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪntrəʊˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introject?
Introject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT). Broken into parts: in · troh · JEKT.
Is introject pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪntrəʊˈdʒɛkt/ (in-troh-JEKT).