How to pronounce deflected
Say it like dih-FLEK-tid. Deflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- dih
- FLEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deflected
American and British speakers say deflected in essentially the same way: /dɪˈflɛktɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈflɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FLEK-tid.
What does deflected mean?
- simple past and past participle of deflect How to pronounce deflect
- Bent abruptly downward.
Words that rhyme with deflected
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Questions about saying deflected
How do you pronounce deflected?
Say dih-FLEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈflɛktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈflɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflected?
Deflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: dih · FLEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say deflected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈflɛktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈflɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.