How to pronounce objects
Say it like OB-jekts. Objects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- jekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objects 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.
- jektsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of objects
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-jekts.
Other ways to say objects
Objects also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ub-JEKTS /əbˈdʒɛkts/
What does objects mean?
- plural of object How to pronounce object
- third-person singular simple present indicative of object How to pronounce object
Questions about saying objects
How do you pronounce objects?
Say OB-jekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbdʒɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈɒbdʒɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objects?
Objects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · jekts.
Is objects 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 /ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ (OB-jekts).