How to pronounce reflecting
Say it like rih-FLEK-ting. Reflecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reflecting
American and British speakers say reflecting in essentially the same way: /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-ting.
What does reflecting mean?
- causing reflection or having a device that reflects“a reflecting microscope”
Words that rhyme with reflecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reflecting.
Questions about saying reflecting
How do you pronounce reflecting?
Say rih-FLEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflecting?
Reflecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say reflecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.