How to pronounce flexed
Say it like FLEKST. Flexed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLEKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flexed
American and British speakers say flexed in essentially the same way: /flɛkst/ in the US and /flɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEKST.
What does flexed mean?
Words that rhyme with flexed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flexed.
Questions about saying flexed
How do you pronounce flexed?
Say FLEKST. The American pronunciation is /flɛkst/. In British English it is /flɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexed?
Flexed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLEKST.
Do Americans and Brits say flexed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɛkst/ and the British form is /flɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.