How to pronounce rejects
Say it like REE-jekts. Rejects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- jekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jektsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rejects
American and British speakers say rejects in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒɛkts/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-jekts.
Other ways to say rejects
Rejects also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- rih-JEKTS /rɪˈdʒɛkts/
- rih-JEKS /rɪˈdʒɛks/
What does rejects mean?
- plural of reject How to pronounce reject
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reject How to pronounce reject
Questions about saying rejects
How do you pronounce rejects?
Say REE-jekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejects?
Rejects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · jekts.
Do Americans and Brits say rejects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒɛkts/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.