How to pronounce rejectionist
Say it like rih-JEK-shuh-nist. Rejectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- rih
- JEK
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejectionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rejectionist
American and British speakers say rejectionist in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JEK-shuh-nist.
What does rejectionist mean?
- Having a tendency to reject the plans or proposals of others.
- A person who rejects some plan, proposal, fact or idea.
Where does rejectionist come from?
From rejection + -ist.
Words that rhyme with rejectionist
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Questions about saying rejectionist
How do you pronounce rejectionist?
Say rih-JEK-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejectionist?
Rejectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: rih · JEK · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say rejectionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒɛkʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.