How to pronounce reflected
Say it like rih-FLEK-tid. Reflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reflected
American and British speakers say reflected in essentially the same way: /rɪˈflɛktɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈflɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-tid.
What does reflected mean?
- (especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back“reflected light”“reflected heat”
Words that rhyme with reflected
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Questions about saying reflected
How do you pronounce reflected?
Say rih-FLEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛktɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflected?
Reflected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say reflected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈflɛktɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈflɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.