How to Pronounce "reciprocity"
word
ˌɹɛsɪˈpɹɑsɪti
reh-sih-PRAH-sih-tee
ɹɪsɪpɹˈɒsɪti
rih-sih-PROS-ih-tee
Definition
Reciprocity means exchanging things or actions with others for mutual benefit, where one person's act is returned by another in a similar way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛsɪˈpɹɑsɪti
British English
ɹɪsɪpɹˈɒsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
reh-sih-PRAH-sih-tee
UK
rih-sih-PROS-ih-tee
Listen in Context
Reciprocity is important in friendships.
Trade between countries often relies on reciprocity.
The teacher explained the concept of reciprocity to the class.
There's a sense of reciprocity when neighbors help each other out.