How to pronounce reclusive
Say it like rih-KLOO-siv. Reclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- rih
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclusive 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reclusive
American and British speakers say reclusive in essentially the same way: /rɪˈklusɪv/ in the US and /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLOO-siv.
What does reclusive mean?
- Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.
Where does reclusive come from?
From recluse + -ive.
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Questions about saying reclusive
How do you pronounce reclusive?
Say rih-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclusive?
Reclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: rih · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say reclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /rɪˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.