abject

How to Split "abject" into Syllables

The word abject is divided into 2 syllables: ab·ject. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ab — 1st syllable
• ject — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abject:

• IPA: /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/

📖 Definitions

1. abject (comparative abjecter or more abject, superlative abjectest or most abject)
2. Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]

📚 Word Origin & History

The adjective is derived from Late Middle English abiect, abject (adjective) [and other forms], from Middle French abject (modern French abject, abjet (obsolete)), and from its etymon Latin abiectus (“abandoned; cast aside”), an adjective use of the perfect passive participle of abiciō (“to discard, throw away”), from ab- (prefix meaning ‘away from’) + iaciō (“to throw”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(H)yeh₁- (“to throw”)). The noun is derived from the adjective. ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare abject with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
abject	2	ab·ject
Abbasid	3	ab-ba-sid
Avesta	3	a-ve-sta
apostate	4	a-po-sta-te
avast	2	a-vast

🔗 Related Words

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