How to pronounce objectives
Say it like ub-JEK-tivz. Objectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ub
- JEK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objectives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of objectives
American and British speakers say objectives in essentially the same way: /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/ in the US and /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-JEK-tivz.
What does objectives mean?
- plural of objective How to pronounce objective
Questions about saying objectives
How do you pronounce objectives?
Say ub-JEK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objectives?
Objectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ub · JEK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say objectives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/ and the British form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.