How to Pronounce “reluctant

word

/ɹiˈɫəktənt/
ri-LUHK-tuhnt
/ɹɪlˈʌktənt/
ri-LUHK-tuhnt

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɹiˈɫəktənt/

British English

/ɹɪlˈʌktənt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ri-LUHK-tuhnt

UK

ri-LUHK-tuhnt

Listen in Context

He was a reluctant hero — he never wanted the spotlight but stepped up when it mattered.

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

He gave a reluctant smile.

The children were reluctant to go to bed early.