How to Pronounce "reconcile"
word
ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫ
REK-uhn-syle
ɹˈɛkənsˌaɪl
rek-uhn-SYLE
Definition
To restore friendly relations between people, or to make two ideas, beliefs, or situations agree with each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫ
British English
ɹˈɛkənsˌaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-uhn-syle
UK
rek-uhn-SYLE
Listen in Context
They finally reconciled after years of fighting.
It is hard to reconcile these two ideas.
You must reconcile the bank statement with your records.
It took a while, but she managed to reconcile with her brother.