How to pronounce surjective
Say it like ser-JEK-tiv. Surjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- ser
- JEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surjective pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 surjective
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-JEK-tiv.
What does surjective mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a surjection.
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Words that rhyme with surjective
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Questions about saying surjective
How do you pronounce surjective?
Say ser-JEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈdʒɛktɪv/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surjective?
Surjective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ser · JEK · tiv.
Is surjective pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈdʒɛktɪv/ (suh-JEK-tiv).