How to Pronounce "reconcile to"
expression
ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
REK-uhn-syle too, tuh, ti
ɹˈɛkənsˌaɪl/ /tˈuː
rek-uhn-SYLE too
Definition
To accept something unpleasant or difficult, often because you cannot change it, and become mentally or emotionally prepared to deal with it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈɛkənsˌaɪl/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-uhn-syle too, tuh, ti
UK
rek-uhn-SYLE too
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he had to reconcile to a new way of life.
She couldn't reconcile to the idea of moving far from home.
It took time for the children to reconcile to their new school.
He finally reconciled to living in the city after years in the countryside.