How to Pronounce "deflect away from"
expression
dɪˈfɫɛkt/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
di-FLEKT uh-WAY frum
dɪflˈɛkt/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
di-FLEKT uh-WAY FROM
Definition
To cause something or someone to move in another direction and not focus on or hit the original target; often used for changing the topic or attention away from something.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɫɛkt/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
dɪflˈɛkt/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FLEKT uh-WAY frum
UK
di-FLEKT uh-WAY FROM
Listen in Context
The umbrella deflected away from the falling rain.
She tried to deflect away from the question.
Parents sometimes deflect away from uncomfortable topics.
He tried to deflect away from criticism by telling a joke.