How to pronounce "object" in EnglishVerb
ˈɒbdʒɪkt
OB·jikt
Primary stress: OB
Hear native speakers say object in context across real video clips
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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 to her having the world's largest Archive of radio drama on cassette tapes it's actually bigger than the BBC”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object whether it's an elaborate chandelier for thousands of Euros or a more affordable figurine most visitors take home a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object over a deep blue ocean you got pretty high contrast and for this thing just to disappear uh”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object to it but is there going to be some horrendous Uprising against it no I”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Object A reinforces the existence of object B, but you know, object A can die.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“object the outcome of the electoral vote by name so kind of to support them”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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object to her having the world's largest Archive of radio drama on cassette tapes it's actually bigger than the BBC
Hear it in context: “object”
992 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 992 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 · @5:15
“tolerates this only because I don't object to her having the world's largest Archive of radio drama on cassette tapes it's actually bigger than the BBC Archive of radio drama on cassette tapes”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @4:13
“make them lighter and more transparent and to decide which colors suit Which object whether it's an elaborate chandelier for thousands of Euros or a more affordable figurine most visitors take home a more affordable figurine most visitors take home a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @126:16
“bluest it's incredible um you know you got a bright white object over a deep blue ocean you got pretty high contrast and for this thing just to disappear uh high contrast and for this thing just to disappear uh”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @6:57
“so again it's conservative segments of all classes of society which would object to it but is there going to be some horrendous Uprising against it no I don't see that I haven't seen any signs of it there's too much else happening”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @50:18
“- Right, so the one... Object A reinforces the existence of object B, but you know, object A can die. but you know, object A can die.”
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 to her having the world's largest Archive of radio drama on cassette tapes it's actually bigger than the BBC”
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”
Hear words related in meaning to “object” in real video clips:
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⁄).