How to Pronounce "reciprocal"
word
ɹɪˈsɪpɹəkəɫ
ri-SIP-ruh-kuhl
ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkəl
ri-SIP-ruh-kuhl
Definition
'Reciprocal' describes something done in return, or when two people or groups do the same thing for each other. In mathematics, it means the number that, when multiplied by a given number, equals one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈsɪpɹəkəɫ
British English
ɹɪsˈɪpɹəkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SIP-ruh-kuhl
UK
ri-SIP-ruh-kuhl
Listen in Context
They have a reciprocal agreement to help each other with homework.
Respect in their team is always reciprocal.
The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.
Our friendship is truly reciprocal—we’re always there for each other.