How to Pronounce "reactionary"
word
ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi
ree-AK-shuh-nair-ee
ɹɪˈækʃənəɹi
ri-AK-shuh-nuh-ree
Definition
Describes a person or idea strongly opposed to social or political change and wanting to return to an earlier state of society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi
British English
ɹɪˈækʃənəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-AK-shuh-nair-ee
UK
ri-AK-shuh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The politician was called a reactionary by his opponents.
A reactionary group protested against the new law.
Some people hold reactionary views about gender roles.
His reactionary stance put him at odds with the younger generation.