How to Pronounce Reticent

To pronounce "reticent", say RET-ic-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɛtɪsənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reticent”

"reticent" has 3 syllables: ret-ic-ent.

What does reticent mean?

adjective

  1. Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
  2. Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).

Synonyms

reluctantunwillingreservedrestrainedtight-lipped

Related words

reservedtaciturnuntalkativeself-effacingundemonstrativeunemotionalunassertiverestrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reticent"?▾

"Reticent" has 3 syllables: ret · ic · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "reticent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reticent" is /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/.

What does "reticent" mean?▾

Reticent: Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

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