How to pronounce reflectors
Say it like rih-FLEK-terz. Reflectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflectors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reflectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-tuz.
What does reflectors mean?
- plural of reflector How to pronounce reflector
Questions about saying reflectors
How do you pronounce reflectors?
Say rih-FLEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛktɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflectors?
Reflectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · terz.
Is reflectors 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 /rɪˈflɛktəz/ (rih-FLEK-tuz).