How to Pronounce "recklessness"
word
ˈɹɛkɫəsnəs
REK-luss-nuss
ɹˈɛkləsnəs
REK-luss-nuss
Definition
The quality of acting without thinking about the possible dangers or consequences; behaving carelessly or without caution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkɫəsnəs
British English
ɹˈɛkləsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
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REK-luss-nuss
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REK-luss-nuss
Listen in Context
His recklessness caused the accident.
Recklessness can get you into trouble.
She was fired because of her recklessness at work.
I was shocked by the recklessness of his decision.