How to pronounce refluent
Say it like REF-loo-unt. Refluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF).
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- REF
- loo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refluent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refluent
American and British speakers say refluent in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛfluənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛfluːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REF-loo-unt.
What does refluent mean?
- Flowing back.
Where does refluent come from?
From Latin refluens, present active participle of refluō (“to flow back”).
Words that rhyme with refluent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refluent.
Questions about saying refluent
How do you pronounce refluent?
Say REF-loo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛfluənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛfluːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refluent?
Refluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF). Broken into parts: REF · loo · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say refluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛfluənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛfluːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.