How to pronounce reflectorize
Say it like ruh-FLEK-tuh-ryze. Reflectorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- ruh
- FLEK
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflectorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reflectorize
American and British speakers say reflectorize in essentially the same way: /rəˈflɛktəraɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈflɛktəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-tuh-ryze.
What does reflectorize mean?
- To make (a traffic sign) reflective.“Where not lit, regulatory signs must be reflectorized with retroreflective materials.”
Where does reflectorize come from?
From reflector + -ize.
Questions about saying reflectorize
How do you pronounce reflectorize?
Say ruh-FLEK-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /rəˈflɛktəraɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛktəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflectorize?
Reflectorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: ruh · FLEK · tuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say reflectorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈflɛktəraɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈflɛktəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.