How to pronounce reflate
Say it like ree-FLAYT. Reflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT).
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- ree
- FLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reflate
American and British speakers say reflate in essentially the same way: /riˈfleɪt/ in the US and /riːˈfleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FLAYT.
What does reflate mean?
- To reinflate, to inflate again.
- To restore the general level of prices to a previous or desirable level.
Where does reflate come from?
From re- + (in)flate, on the basis of deflate.
Words that rhyme with reflate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reflate.
Questions about saying reflate
How do you pronounce reflate?
Say ree-FLAYT. The American pronunciation is /riˈfleɪt/. In British English it is /riːˈfleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflate?
Reflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT). Broken into parts: ree · FLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say reflate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfleɪt/ and the British form is /riːˈfleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.