How to pronounce projectile
Say it like pruh-JEK-tul. Projectile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- pruh
- JEK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Projectile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of projectile
American and British speakers say projectile in essentially the same way: /prəˈdʒɛktəl/ in the US and /prəʊˈdʒɛktaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: proh-JEK-tyle.
What does projectile mean?
- An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
- Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.
- Projecting or impelling forward.“a projectile force; a projectile weapon”
- Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
Where does projectile come from?
From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).
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Words that rhyme with projectile
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Questions about saying projectile
How do you pronounce projectile?
Say pruh-JEK-tul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdʒɛktəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈdʒɛktaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in projectile?
Projectile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: pruh · JEK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say projectile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈdʒɛktəl/ and the British form is /prəʊˈdʒɛktaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.