How to pronounce reflects
Say it like rih-FLEKTS. Reflects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKTS).
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- rih
- FLEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflects 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.
- FLEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reflects
American and British speakers say reflects in essentially the same way: /rɪˈflɛkts/ in the US and /rɪˈflɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FLEKTS.
What does reflects mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reflect How to pronounce reflect
Words that rhyme with reflects
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Questions about saying reflects
How do you pronounce reflects?
Say rih-FLEKTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛkts/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflects?
Reflects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEKTS). Broken into parts: rih · FLEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say reflects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈflɛkts/ and the British form is /rɪˈflɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.