How to Pronounce "deflect"
word
dɪˈfɫɛkt
di-FLEKT
dɪflˈɛkt
dif-LEKT
Definition
To make something change direction, especially to stop it from hitting something, or to avoid answering a question directly by changing the topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɫɛkt
British English
dɪflˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FLEKT
UK
dif-LEKT
Listen in Context
The goalkeeper tried to deflect the ball away from the goal.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
Use your arm to deflect the water from your face.
He managed to deflect blame onto someone else during the meeting.