How to pronounce flexion
Say it like FLEK-shun. Flexion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
- FLEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flexion
American and British speakers say flexion in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˈflɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEK-shun.
What does flexion mean?
- The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
- The state of being bent or flexed.
- Deviation from straightness.
Where does flexion come from?
Borrowed from Latin flexiō, from flectō (“to bend, curve”) + -tiō, possibly via French.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- flexure
- flection
- inflection
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with flexion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flexion.
Questions about saying flexion
How do you pronounce flexion?
Say FLEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈflɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexion?
Flexion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say flexion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈflɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.