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project

Definition:

(nou) any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted (nou) a planned undertaking

Phonetic Transcription:

prəˈdʒekt

Examples:

The project was perpetually in the design phase.

The project is in preliminary stages and is in the design phase.

The conceptual designs for the project have been prepared.

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design

plan

work

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Common mistakes of project pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈject". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.dʒɛkt" (US). Tip: Focus on saying "ˈprɒ" or "ˈprɑː" more strongly.
Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The vowel in the first syllable can be tricky. Some may say "pro" like "pro" in "proactive". The correct sounds are "prɒ" (UK) or "prɑː" (US). Tip: Practice the "ah" sound to get it right.
Overemphasizing the "j" sound: Some people pronounce "project" with an exaggerated "j" sound, making it sound like "pro-jekt". The correct pronunciation is "ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.dʒɛkt" (US). Tip: Keep the "j" soft and smooth.
Confusing with the noun vs. verb form: The word "project" can be a noun or a verb, and the stress shifts accordingly. As a noun, it's "ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.dʒɛkt" (US); as a verb, it's "prəˈdʒɛkt" (both). Tip: Practice both forms to master the stress change.
Ignoring the final "t" sound: Some learners may drop the final "t" in "project", leading to a pronunciation like "pro-ject". The correct ending is "ˈprɒdʒ.ɛkt" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.dʒɛkt" (US). Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "t" sound at the end.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "project" in American English?

In American English, "project" is pronounced as /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "hot," and the "j" sounds like the "g" in "judge."

What is the British pronunciation of "project"?

In British English, "project" is pronounced as /prəʊˈdʒɛkt/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "o" here is pronounced like the "o" in "go," making it slightly different from the American version.

How many syllables are in the word "project"?

The word "project" has two syllables, pronounced as "pro-ject." The first syllable is stressed in American English, while the second syllable carries the stress in British English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "project"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "pro-JECT" instead of "PROJECT" in American English. Remember to focus on the correct syllable to avoid confusion.