How to pronounce objection
Say it like ub-JEK-shun. Objection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
- ub
- JEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of objection
American and British speakers say objection in essentially the same way: /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the US and /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-JEK-shun.
What does objection mean?
- The act of objecting.“last-minute objection”
- A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).“I have no objection to any person's religion.”
- An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.
- An assertion that a question or statement is in violation of the rules of the court.“Objection! That is irrelevant to this case, Your Honor!”
Where does objection come from?
From Middle French objection, from Old French objeccion, from Latin obiectio.
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Words that rhyme with objection
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Questions about saying objection
How do you pronounce objection?
Say ub-JEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objection?
Objection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ub · JEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say objection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ and the British form is /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.