How to pronounce "rejects" in EnglishNoun
rɪˈdʒɛkts
rih·JEKTS
Primary stress: JEKTS
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “rejects”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
JEKTS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("JEKTS"). Elevate 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 "rejects" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "rejects is" sounds like "rejects-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "rejects" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So psi is just the probability for theta that psi rejects and that's defined for theta and theta 0,”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“and that's what we do when we talk about central theorem-- at which the test rejects h0.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Well, the result of low-pass filtering rejects all the spectrum except the part around low frequencies.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“How do you handle the rejects when you get failed reads in the supply chain?”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“And so here, we have 10% rejects on this.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
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So psi is just the probability for theta that psi rejects and that's defined for theta and theta 0,
Hear it in context: “rejects”
5 clipsThe English word “rejects” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈdʒɛkts (phonetic respelling: rih-JEKTS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · JEKTS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (JEKTS). Grammatically, “rejects” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “rejects” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @4:41
“so that's the probability of type I error. So psi is just the probability for theta that psi rejects and that's defined for theta and theta 0, and that's defined for theta and theta 0,”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @46:02
“p-value-- and that's what we do when we talk about central theorem-- at which the test rejects h0. at which the test rejects h0.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @18:55
“of the low-pass filter. Well, the result of low-pass filtering rejects all the spectrum except the part around low frequencies. spectrum except the part around low frequencies.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #4 · @55:52
“What's going to happen as far as testing. How do you handle the rejects when you get failed reads in the supply chain? you get failed reads in the supply chain?”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @4:34
“And then the quality, we've also captured quality data. And so here, we have 10% rejects on this. But otherwise we're OK.”
Definition & Meaning: “rejects”
- To refuse to accept; to forswear.
- To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
- Something that is rejected.
- An unpopular person.
Example Sentences (3)
- “She even rejected my improved offer.”
- “Almost all line segments will be trivial accepts or trivial rejects, so the above covers the vast majority of cases.”
- “So psi is just the probability for theta that psi rejects and that's defined for theta and theta 0,”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “rejects”
- Pronunciation:
- rih-JEKTS
- Syllables:
- rih · JEKTS
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · jects
- Primary stress:
- JEKTS
- IPA:
- rɪˈdʒɛkts
- Hear it in context
- rejects
Synonyms: “rejects”
Hear words related in meaning to “rejects” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “rejects”
-ɛktsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"rejects" (⁄rɪˈdʒɛkts⁄) 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, "rejects" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about rejects
How do you pronounce “rejects”?
“rejects” is pronounced ⁄rɪˈdʒɛkts⁄ (rih-JEKTS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “rejects”?
“rejects” has 2 syllables: rih · JEKTS.
Where is the stress in “rejects”?
The primary stress in “rejects” is on “JEKTS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “rejects” mean?
To refuse to accept; to forswear.
How can I hear “rejects” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “rejects”?
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⁄).