English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Aspect Pronunciation
Aspect is pronounced A-spekt, IPA /ˈæˌspɛkt/.
A-spekt
US /ˈæˌspɛkt/ · UK /ˈæspɛkt/
Syllables: A · spekt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: One part or side of a situation, or the direction a building faces.
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Aspect in a Sentence
- Every aspect of the plan was questioned.
- The room has a southern aspect and gets sun all afternoon.
- There is one aspect we have not considered.
Common Mispronunciations of Aspect
Not uh-SPEKT
Front stress separates this noun from the verb expect, which does lean on its second beat.
Not A-spet
The c is a k, so the ending is a full kt and both consonants get said.
Tip: Aspect and respect look alike but behave differently, one loud at the front and the other at the back.
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