To pronounce "reluctance", say REL-uct-anc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
reluctance
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REL-uct-anc-e
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"reluctance" has 4 syllables: rel-uct-anc-e. It rhymes with inductance, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reluctance" has 4 syllables: rel · uct · anc · e.
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