How to pronounce reflexes
Say it like REE-flek-suz. Reflexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈriflɛksəz/REE-flek-suz
UK British/ˈriːflɛksəz/REE-flek-suz
- REE
- flek
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflexes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- flekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reflexes
American and British speakers say reflexes in essentially the same way: /ˈriflɛksəz/ in the US and /ˈriːflɛksəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-flek-suz.
What does reflexes mean?
noun
- plural of reflex How to pronounce reflex
Questions about saying reflexes
How do you pronounce reflexes?
Say REE-flek-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈriflɛksəz/. In British English it is /ˈriːflɛksəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflexes?
Reflexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · flek · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say reflexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriflɛksəz/ and the British form is /ˈriːflɛksəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.