How to pronounce reflux
Say it like REE-fluhks. Reflux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- fluhks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reflux 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.
- fluhksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of reflux
American and British speakers say reflux in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌflʌks/ in the US and /ˈriːˌflʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-fluhks.
What does reflux mean?
- The backwards flow of any fluid.
- A technique, using a reflux condenser, allowing one to boil the contents of a vessel over an extended period.
- The leaking of stomach acid up into the esophagus.
- To flow back or return.“the refluxing tide”
- To boil a liquid in a vessel having a reflux condenser.
Questions about saying reflux
How do you pronounce reflux?
Say REE-fluhks. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌflʌks/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌflʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reflux?
Reflux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · fluhks.
Do Americans and Brits say reflux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌflʌks/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌflʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.