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