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.