To pronounce "subject", say SUBJ-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
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"subject" has 2 syllables: subj-ect. It rhymes with aspect and project, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He's subject to sneezing fits.”
“The local board sets local policy, subject to approval from the State Board.”
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"Subject" has 2 syllables: subj · ect.
The IPA transcription of "subject" is /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/.
Subject: Likely to be affected by or to experience something.
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