How to Pronounce Abject

To pronounce "abject", say ABJ-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abject”

"abject" has 2 syllables: abj-ect.

What does abject mean?

noun

  1. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast.

adjective

  1. Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position.
  2. Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit.

Synonyms

beggarlycontemptiblecringingdegradedgrovelingignoblemeanmean-spirited

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Related words

miserablehopelesscontemptibleunfortunatelow-downscummyresignedunhopeful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abject"?▾

"Abject" has 2 syllables: abj · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "abject"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abject" is /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/.

What does "abject" mean?▾

Abject: A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast.

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