To pronounce "inject", say INJ-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
IPA
"inject" has 2 syllables: inj-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The nurse injected a painkilling drug into the veins of my forearm.”
“Punk injected a much-needed sense of urgency into the British music scene.”
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"Inject" has 2 syllables: inj · ect.
The IPA transcription of "inject" is /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/.
Inject: To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
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