How to pronounce reclude
Say it like rih-KLOOD. Reclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD).
- rih
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reclude
American and British speakers say reclude in essentially the same way: /rɪˈklud/ in the US and /rɪˈkluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLOOD.
What does reclude mean?
- To close off, to confine.
- To seclude, cut off from the community, the world etc.
Where does reclude come from?
From Latin reclūdere (“to open; to shut off”), from re- + claudere (“to close”).
Words that rhyme with reclude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reclude.
Questions about saying reclude
How do you pronounce reclude?
Say rih-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈklud/. In British English it is /rɪˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclude?
Reclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: rih · KLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say reclude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈklud/ and the British form is /rɪˈkluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.