How to Pronounce "projects"
word
/ˈpɹɑdʒɛks/, /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkts/, /pɹəˈdʒɛks/, /pɹəˈdʒɛkts/
PRAHJ-ekts (noun), pruh-JEKTS (verb)
/ˈpɹɒdʒɛks/, /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkts/, /pɹəˈdʒɛks/, /pɹəˈdʒɛkts/
PROJ-ekts (noun), pruh-JEKTS (verb)
Definition
Pieces of planned work or activities that have a clear goal and are often completed over a period of time, such as school assignments, business tasks, or construction jobs. Can be used for anything that requires organized effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑdʒɛks/, /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkts/, /pɹəˈdʒɛks/, /pɹəˈdʒɛkts/
British English
/ˈpɹɒdʒɛks/, /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkts/, /pɹəˈdʒɛks/, /pɹəˈdʒɛkts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAHJ-ekts (noun), pruh-JEKTS (verb)
UK
PROJ-ekts (noun), pruh-JEKTS (verb)
Listen in Context
We have two big projects at school this year.
My dad works on construction projects.
She likes to start new projects at home.
I'm juggling several projects at work right now, so it's pretty stressful.