How to pronounce objecthood
Say it like OB-jekt-huud. Objecthood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- jekt
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objecthood 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.
- huudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of objecthood
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-jekt-huud.
What does objecthood mean?
- The condition of being an object.
Where does objecthood come from?
From object + -hood.
Questions about saying objecthood
How do you pronounce objecthood?
Say OB-jekt-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbdʒɛkthʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɒbdʒɛkthʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objecthood?
Objecthood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · jekt · huud.
Is objecthood 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 /ˈɒbdʒɛkthʊd/ (OB-jekt-huud).