How to pronounce reconcilement
Say it like REK-un-syle-munt. Reconcilement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- un
- syle
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconcilement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reconcilement
American and British speakers say reconcilement in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-un-syle-munt.
What does reconcilement mean?
- The fact of being restored to cordial relations with each other; settling differences, making peace; reconciliation.
Where does reconcilement come from?
From reconcile + -ment.
Questions about saying reconcilement
How do you pronounce reconcilement?
Say REK-un-syle-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconcilement?
Reconcilement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · un · syle · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say reconcilement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkənsaɪlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.