How to pronounce deflectors
Say it like dih-FLEK-terz. Deflectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- dih
- FLEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflectors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deflectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FLEK-tuz.
What does deflectors mean?
- plural of deflector How to pronounce deflector
Questions about saying deflectors
How do you pronounce deflectors?
Say dih-FLEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈflɛktɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈflɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflectors?
Deflectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: dih · FLEK · terz.
Is deflectors 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 /dɪˈflɛktəz/ (dih-FLEK-tuz).