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How to Pronounce "reluctant to do"

expression

ri-LUHK-tuhnt tuh DOO
ri-LUK-tuhnt too DOO

Definition

Feeling unwilling or not wanting to do something, usually because of hesitation or doubt.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹiˈɫəktənt/, /ɹɪˈɫəktənt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu

British English

ɹɪlˈʌktənt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ri-LUHK-tuhnt tuh DOO

UK

ri-LUK-tuhnt too DOO

Listen in Context

She is reluctant to do her homework tonight.

Many people feel reluctant to do public speaking.

He was reluctant to do the dishes after dinner.

I’m a bit reluctant to do this if no one else is helping.