How to pronounce rejected
Say it like rih-JEK-tid. Rejected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- rih
- JEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rejected
American and British speakers say rejected in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JEK-tid.
What does rejected mean?
- rebuffed (by a lover) without warning“jilted at the altar”
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Words that rhyme with rejected
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Questions about saying rejected
How do you pronounce rejected?
Say rih-JEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejected?
Rejected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: rih · JEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say rejected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.