How to Pronounce Reflex

To pronounce "reflex", say REFL-ex — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

REFL-ex

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💡 Tip for remembering “reflex”

"reflex" has 2 syllables: refl-ex.

What does reflex mean?

noun

  1. An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
  2. The descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language.

verb

  1. To bend, turn back or reflect.
  2. To respond to a stimulus.

adjective

  1. Bent, turned back or reflected.
  2. Produced automatically by a stimulus.

Synonyms

re-entrant

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Related words

reflexiveautomaticinvoluntaryinstincthabitreactionformativeresponse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reflex"?▾

"Reflex" has 2 syllables: refl · ex.

What does "reflex" mean?▾

Reflex: An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

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