How to pronounce inflexive
Say it like in-FLEK-siv. Inflexive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- in
- FLEK
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflexive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inflexive
American and British speakers say inflexive in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/ in the US and /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FLEK-siv.
What does inflexive mean?
- inflective; inflectional
Words that rhyme with inflexive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflexive.
Questions about saying inflexive
How do you pronounce inflexive?
Say in-FLEK-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflexive?
Inflexive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: in · FLEK · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say inflexive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/ and the British form is /ɪnˈflɛksɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.