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