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How to pronounce reflection

reflection
/rɪˈflekʃən/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Reflection, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

I looked at my reflection in the window.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce reflection?

Reflection is pronounced /rɪˈflekʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in reflection?

Reflection has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reflection?

The second syllable: /rɪˈflekʃən/.

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