To pronounce "reluctant", say REL-uct-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
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"reluctant" has 3 syllables: rel-uct-ant.
adjective
“She was reluctant to lend him the money”
"Reluctant" has 3 syllables: rel · uct · ant.
The IPA transcription of "reluctant" is /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/.
Reluctant: Opposing; offering resistance (to).
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