How to Pronounce "trajectory"
word
/tɹəˈdʒɛktɝi/
truh-JEK-ter-ee
/tɹədʒˈɛktəɹˌi/
truh-JEK-tuh-ree
Definition
The path that something follows as it moves through the air or space, especially the curved path of something thrown or shot; can also mean the course of someone's life or career.
IPA Transcription
American English
/tɹəˈdʒɛktɝi/
British English
/tɹədʒˈɛktəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
truh-JEK-ter-ee
UK
truh-JEK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The rocket followed a curved trajectory into space.
A baseball has a high trajectory when it is hit upward.
We studied the trajectory of the falling apples in science class.
Her career trajectory took her from a small company to leading a global team.