How to pronounce reflectron
Say it like rih-FLEK-tron. Reflectron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflectron 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.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of reflectron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-tron.
What does reflectron mean?
- A time-of-flight mass spectrometer that uses a static electric field to reverse the direction of travel of the ions entering it.
Where does reflectron come from?
From reflect + -tron.
Words that rhyme with reflectron
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Questions about saying reflectron
How do you pronounce reflectron?
Say rih-FLEK-tron. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛkˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛkˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflectron?
Reflectron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · tron.
Is reflectron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɪˈflɛkˌtrɒn/ (rih-FLEK-tron).