How to pronounce deflects
Say it like dih-FLEKTS. Deflects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKTS).
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- dih
- FLEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflects 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.
- FLEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deflects
American and British speakers say deflects in essentially the same way: /dɪˈflɛkts/ in the US and /dɪˈflɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FLEKTS.
What does deflects mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deflect How to pronounce deflect
Words that rhyme with deflects
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Questions about saying deflects
How do you pronounce deflects?
Say dih-FLEKTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈflɛkts/. In British English it is /dɪˈflɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflects?
Deflects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKTS). Broken into parts: dih · FLEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say deflects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈflɛkts/ and the British form is /dɪˈflɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.