How to pronounce flexor
Say it like FLEK-ser. Flexor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
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- FLEK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flexor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLEK-suh.
What does flexor mean?
- A muscle whose contraction acts to bend a joint or limb.
Where does flexor come from?
From New Latin flexor, agent noun of flectō (“to bend”).
Questions about saying flexor
How do you pronounce flexor?
Say FLEK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛksər/. In British English it is /ˈflɛksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexor?
Flexor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · ser.
Is flexor 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 /ˈflɛksə/ (FLEK-suh).