How to pronounce recluse
Say it like rih-KLOOS. Recluse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOS).
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- rih
- KLOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recluse 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.
- KLOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of recluse
American and British speakers say recluse in essentially the same way: /rɪˈklus/ in the US and /rɪˈkluːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLOOS.
What does recluse mean?
- one who lives in solitude
- withdrawn from society; seeking solitude“lived an unsocial reclusive life”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with recluse
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Questions about saying recluse
How do you pronounce recluse?
Say rih-KLOOS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈklus/. In British English it is /rɪˈkluːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recluse?
Recluse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOS). Broken into parts: rih · KLOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say recluse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈklus/ and the British form is /rɪˈkluːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.