How to pronounce reflexion
Say it like rih-FLEK-shun. Reflexion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK).
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- rih
- FLEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflexion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reflexion
American and British speakers say reflexion in essentially the same way: /rɪˈflɛkʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈflɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FLEK-shun.
What does reflexion mean?
- Dated spelling of reflection.
- An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.
Where does reflexion come from?
From Middle English reflexion, reflexioun, from Middle French reflexion and its etymon Late Latin reflexiō; the variant spelling reflection is due to influence from correction.
Words that rhyme with reflexion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reflexion.
Words that sound like reflexion
Questions about saying reflexion
How do you pronounce reflexion?
Say rih-FLEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈflɛkʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈflɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflexion?
Reflexion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEK). Broken into parts: rih · FLEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reflexion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈflɛkʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈflɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as reflexion?
Reflexion sounds the same as reflection in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.