How to pronounce deflector
Say it like dih-FLEK-ter. Deflector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- dih
- FLEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deflector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FLEK-tuh.
What does deflector mean?
- Something which deflects something else, especially a stream of fluid or particles.
- A diaphragm in a lamp, stove, etc. by which the flame and gases are brought together to improve combustion.
- A force field; an invisible barrier used as a protective shield.
Where does deflector come from?
From deflect + -or.
Words that rhyme with deflector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deflector.
Questions about saying deflector
How do you pronounce deflector?
Say dih-FLEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈflɛktɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈflɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflector?
Deflector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: dih · FLEK · ter.
Is deflector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈflɛktə/ (dih-FLEK-tuh).