How to pronounce traject
Say it like truh-JEKT. Traject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT).
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- truh
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traject pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of traject
American and British speakers say traject in essentially the same way: /trəˈdʒɛkt/ in the US and /trəˈdʒɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-JEKT.
What does traject mean?
- To throw or cast through, over, or across.
Where does traject come from?
From Latin trāiectus, from trāiciō: compare French trajet.
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Words that rhyme with traject
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of traject.
Questions about saying traject
How do you pronounce traject?
Say truh-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /trəˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traject?
Traject has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEKT). Broken into parts: truh · JEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say traject the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdʒɛkt/ and the British form is /trəˈdʒɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.