How do you pronounce "abject"?

In American English: /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ (ABJ-ehkt). In British English: /ˈabdʒɛkt/ (ABJ). In Canadian English: /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ (ABJ-ehkt). In Australian English: /ˈabdʒɛkt/ (ABJ).

Is "abject" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ (ABJ-ehkt), while in British English it's /ˈabdʒɛkt/ (ABJ).

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abject

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/ˈæbdʒɛkt/

ABJ-ehkt

Syllable Breakdown

æbdʒab·ɛktject

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