How to Pronounce Projection

To pronounce "projection", say PROJ-ect-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “projection”

"projection" has 3 syllables: proj-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does projection mean?

noun

  1. Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

    “The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on.”

  2. The action of projecting or throwing or propelling something.

Synonyms

protuberance

Words that rhyme with projection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectiondissection

Related words

protrusionjutjuttingejectionexpulsionprotuberanceprojectoutjet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "projection"?▾

"Projection" has 3 syllables: proj · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "projection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "projection" is /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/.

What does "projection" mean?▾

Projection: Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

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