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