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