How to pronounce flexure
Say it like FLEK-sher. Flexure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
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- FLEK
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexure 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.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flexure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLEK-shuh.
What does flexure mean?
- The act of bending or flexing; flexion.
- A turn; a bend; a fold; a curve.
- A part of a machine designed to bend in operation.
- To introduce a flexure into; to bend or flex.
Where does flexure come from?
From Latin flexura. By surface analysis, flex + -ure
Questions about saying flexure
How do you pronounce flexure?
Say FLEK-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛkʃər/. In British English it is /ˈflɛkʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexure?
Flexure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · sher.
Is flexure 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 /ˈflɛkʃə/ (FLEK-shuh).