How to Pronounce Ejective

To pronounce "ejective", say EJ-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /iˈdʒɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/iˈdʒɛktɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ejective”

"ejective" has 4 syllables: ej-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with rejective, if that helps it stick.

What does ejective mean?

noun

  1. A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

adjective

  1. Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.

Words that rhyme with ejective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rejective

Related words

ejaculatoryexpulsionaryexhalativeeructativeemissiveexocytoticebullitiveegestive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ejective"?▾

"Ejective" has 4 syllables: ej · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ejective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ejective" is /iˈdʒɛktɪv/.

What does "ejective" mean?▾

Ejective: A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

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