How to pronounce subjective
Say it like sub-JEK-tiv. Subjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- sub
- JEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjective pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subjective
American and British speakers say subjective in essentially the same way: /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the US and /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-JEK-tiv.
What does subjective mean?
- taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias“a subjective judgment”
- of a mental act performed entirely within the mind“a cognition is an immanent act of mind”
Where does subjective come from?
From Latin subiectīvus, equivalent to subject + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with subjective
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Questions about saying subjective
How do you pronounce subjective?
Say sub-JEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/. In British English it is /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjective?
Subjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: sub · JEK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say subjective the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ and the British form is /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.