How to pronounce objectionable
Say it like ub-JEK-shuh-nuh-bul. Objectionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ub
- JEK
- shuh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objectionable 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of objectionable
American and British speakers say objectionable in essentially the same way: /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ in the US and /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-JEK-shuh-nuh-bul.
What does objectionable mean?
- Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.“Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.”
Where does objectionable come from?
From objection + -able.
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Questions about saying objectionable
How do you pronounce objectionable?
Say ub-JEK-shuh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objectionable?
Objectionable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ub · JEK · shuh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say objectionable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ and the British form is /əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.