How to Pronounce Dejected

To pronounce "dejected", say DEJ-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dejected”

"dejected" has 3 syllables: dej-ect-ed. It rhymes with neglected and unexpected, if that helps it stick.

What does dejected mean?

verb

Make sad or dispirited.
To cast down.

adjective

Sad and dispirited.

Synonyms

despondent disheartened down in the mouth

Antonyms

hopeful

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Words that rhyme with dejected

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neglected unexpected affected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected rejected protected disaffected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dejected"?▾

"Dejected" has 3 syllables: dej · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dejected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dejected" is /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/.

What does "dejected" mean?▾

Dejected: Make sad or dispirited.

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