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How to pronounce reflective

reflective
/rɪˈflektɪv/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Reflective, 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.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce reflective?

Reflective is pronounced /rɪˈflektɪv/ in American English.

How many syllables are in reflective?

Reflective has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reflective?

The second syllable: /rɪˈflektɪv/.

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