How to pronounce reflector
Say it like rih-FLEK-ter. Reflector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reflector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-tuh.
What does reflector mean?
- Something which reflects heat, light or sound, especially something having a reflecting surface.
- A reflecting telescope.
- A small, often red, reflecting disk on the rear of a vehicle or bicycle that reflects the headlights of other vehicles.
Where does reflector come from?
From reflect + -or.
Words that rhyme with reflector
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Questions about saying reflector
How do you pronounce reflector?
Say rih-FLEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛktɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflector?
Reflector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · ter.
Is reflector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈflɛktə/ (rih-FLEK-tuh).