How to pronounce retroflexion
Say it like ret-ruh-FLEK-shun. Retroflexion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLEK).
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- ret
- ruh
- FLEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retroflexion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 retroflexion
American and British speakers say retroflexion in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛtrəʊˈflɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ret-roh-FLEK-shun.
What does retroflexion mean?
- The act of retroflexing; the state of being retroflexed.
Words that rhyme with retroflexion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retroflexion.
Questions about saying retroflexion
How do you pronounce retroflexion?
Say ret-ruh-FLEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈflɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retroflexion?
Retroflexion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLEK). Broken into parts: ret · ruh · FLEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say retroflexion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈflɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.