How to pronounce projection
Say it like pruh-JEK-shun. Projection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- pruh
- JEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Projection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of projection
American and British speakers say projection in essentially the same way: /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the US and /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-JEK-shun.
What does projection mean?
- a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
- the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
- a planned undertaking
Where does projection come from?
From either the Middle French projection or its etymon, the Classical Latin prōiectiō (stem: prōiectiōn-), from prōiciō, equivalent to project + -ion.
Words that rhyme with projection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of projection.
Questions about saying projection
How do you pronounce projection?
Say pruh-JEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in projection?
Projection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: pruh · JEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say projection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.