How to pronounce object
Say it like OB-jekt. Object has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
- OB
- jekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Noun: 'OB-jekt'. Verb: 'ub-JEKT' (to object).
Object pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of object
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-jekt.
Other ways to say object
Object also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ub-JEKT /əbˈdʒɛkt/
What does object mean?
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.“I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.”
Where does object come from?
From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“to throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“to throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀ
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Questions about saying object
How do you pronounce object?
Say OB-jekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈɒbdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in object?
Object has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · jekt.
Is object pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒbdʒɛkt/ (OB-jekt).