How to pronounce objective
Say it like ub-JEK-tiv. Objective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
- ub
- JEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objective 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of objective
American and British speakers say objective in essentially the same way: /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the US and /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-JEK-tiv.
What does objective mean?
- Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
- Not influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
- Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment.
- A material object that physically exists.
- A goal that is striven for.
- The objective case.
Where does objective come from?
From Middle English obgectyf, from Middle French objectif and its etymon Medieval Latin obiectīvus.
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Words that rhyme with objective
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of objective.
- perspective
- collective
- detective
- respective
- protective
- selective
- prospective
- subjective
- directive
- ineffective
Questions about saying objective
How do you pronounce objective?
Say ub-JEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objective?
Objective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ub · JEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say objective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ and the British form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.