How to Pronounce "reluctance"
word
ɹiˈɫəktəns/, /ɹɪˈɫəktəns
ri-LUK-tens
ɹɪlˈʌktəns
ri-LUK-tens
Definition
A feeling of being unwilling or not wanting to do something; when you hesitate or feel slow to act because you do not really want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫəktəns/, /ɹɪˈɫəktəns
British English
ɹɪlˈʌktəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LUK-tens
UK
ri-LUK-tens
Listen in Context
He showed reluctance to answer the question.
Her reluctance was clear when she declined the offer.
The child's reluctance to eat vegetables surprised his parents.
Despite his reluctance, he agreed to help with the project.