How to pronounce deflecting
Say it like dih-FLEK-ting. Deflecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- dih
- FLEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deflecting
American and British speakers say deflecting in essentially the same way: /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FLEK-ting.
What does deflecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of deflect How to pronounce deflect
Words that rhyme with deflecting
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Questions about saying deflecting
How do you pronounce deflecting?
Say dih-FLEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflecting?
Deflecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: dih · FLEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say deflecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.