how to pronounce projectile

/pɹədˈʒɛktəl/

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projectile is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of projectile in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… going to go down so your projectile will …”

meanings of projectile

noun:

Any object propelled through space by the application of a force.
An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

adjective:

Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
Projecting or impelling forward.

projectile frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word projectile occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.