How to pronounce "object" in EnglishNoun
ˈɒbdʒɪkt
OB·jikt
Primary stress: OB
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “object”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
OB
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
jikt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("OB"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "object" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "object is" sounds like "object-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "object" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“object called a black hole from which not even light can escape.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object that was my first job as a lawyer no pay and I put my desk in with the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object of interest now the thing uh billions of inert objects in our world that become smart communicating devices.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object, and they will point to a a a to a point in between the the flash and the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object like a portable phone or or an iPod uh that gives you such a kick that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object if I move around it its profile changes if I put on the goggles this”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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object called a black hole from which not even light can escape.
Hear it in context: “object”
21,597 clipsThe English word “object” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɒbdʒɪkt (phonetic respelling: OB-jikt). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (OB · jikt), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (OB). Grammatically, “object” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 21,597 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “object” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @8:06
“of space and time that describes this object called a black hole from which not even light can escape. But it's another thing for nature to actually not even light can escape. But it's”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @11:10
“wouldn't object that was my first job as a lawyer no pay and I put my desk in with the no pay and I put my desk in with the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:54
“phone and the mobile consumer to the object of interest now the thing uh billions of inert objects in our world that become smart communicating devices. billions of inert objects in our world”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:12
“The person still perceives them as being a single source, as being a single object, and they will point to a a a to a point in between the the flash and the and the sound of the click, which is roughly onethird of the, you know,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:10
“true art to get totally excited by an object that you look at which is a a an object like a portable phone or or an iPod uh that gives you such a kick that is like being excited by a work of art so yes you can make anything you do”
Definition & Meaning: “object”
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
- To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Money is an Object to you? Money is an Object to me.”
- “I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.”
- “object called a black hole from which not even light can escape. But it's another thing for nature to actually”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “object”
- Pronunciation:
- OB-jikt
- Syllables:
- OB · jikt
- Written Hyphenation:
- ob · ject
- Primary stress:
- OB
- IPA:
- ˈɒbdʒɪkt
- Hear it in context
- object
Synonyms: “object”
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Words that Rhyme with “object”
-ɒbdʒɪktWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"object" (⁄ˈɒbdʒɪkt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "object" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about object
How do you pronounce “object”?
“object” is pronounced ⁄ˈɒbdʒɪkt⁄ (OB-jikt). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “object”?
“object” has 2 syllables: OB · jikt.
Where is the stress in “object”?
The primary stress in “object” is on “OB”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “object” mean?
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
How can I hear “object” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “object”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).