How do you pronounce "reflex"?

In American English: /ˈriːflɛks/ (REEFL-ehks). In British English: /ɹˈiːflɛks/ (R-eefl). In Canadian English: /ˈriːflɛks/ (REEFL-ehks). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːflɛks/ (R-eefl).

Is "reflex" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːflɛks/ (REEFL-ehks), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːflɛks/ (R-eefl).

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reflex

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/ˈriːflɛks/

REEFL-ehks

Syllable Breakdown

riːflre·ɛksflex

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