How to pronounce "rejects" in EnglishVerb
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
“as a conquest for him so he rejects her and then she develops to a level of”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“But Dr. Taylof rejects the idea that maximizing happiness is the ultimate goal of living.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“However, Congress can check that power if it then rejects a tariff through legislation.”— WIREDWatch clip
“If Clara rejects her baby, Clarita will become the newest orphan”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“rejects the Don Juan and the the ending is ambiguous in chaikovsky it's not”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“which it Rejects and I think what we see here is signal almost as the acid test for what's wrong with the current incentive”— WIREDWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “rejects”
17 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 17 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “rejects” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TED-Ed, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @106:15
“resists who was ready to throw herself at his feet but uh he he wouldn't count as a conquest for him so he rejects her and then she develops to a level of superiority Beyond him and he's a Don Juan who for the first time in his life”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #2 · @3:53
“you would ultimately be improving the total happiness of your species. But Dr. Taylof rejects the idea that maximizing happiness is the ultimate goal of living. is the ultimate goal of living.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @16:51
“or on things coming in from foreign nations. However, Congress can check that power if it then rejects a tariff through legislation. if it then rejects a tariff through legislation.”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #4 · @47:37
“This is such a crucial moment. If Clara rejects her baby, Clarita will become the newest orphan Clarita will become the newest orphan”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @106:42
“Virtuous Woman married to an old much older man whom she's devoted to and she rejects the Don Juan and the the ending is ambiguous in chaikovsky it's not clear whether onen who's out of his mind in despair goes out and kills himself or”
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.”
- “as a conquest for him so he rejects her and then she develops to a level of”
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⁄).