How to Pronounce Reflect

To pronounce "reflect", say REFL-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈflɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

reflect

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈflɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reflect”

"reflect" has 2 syllables: refl-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does reflect mean?

verb

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
“A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.”
To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
“The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.”

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Words that rhyme with reflect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect deflect object

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reflect"?▾

"Reflect" has 2 syllables: refl · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "reflect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reflect" is /ɹɪˈflɛkt/.

What does "reflect" mean?▾

Reflect: To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

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