How to Pronounce Reject

To pronounce "reject", say REJ-ect — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

REJ-ect

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💡 Tip for remembering “reject”

"reject" has 2 syllables: rej-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does reject mean?

noun

  1. Something that is rejected.
  2. An unpopular person.

verb

  1. To refuse to accept.

    “She even rejected my improved offer.”

  2. To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.

Synonyms

aliencastawayoutcastabjureabnegatedeclinedenydisownrefuserepudiate

Antonyms

accepttake up

Words that rhyme with reject

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectdefectrespectdeflectreflectobject

Related words

refusedisapprovespurneliminatescorndisdaindeclinecull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reject"?▾

"Reject" has 2 syllables: rej · ect.

What does "reject" mean?▾

Reject: Something that is rejected.

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