How to pronounce reconciles
Say it like REK-un-sylz. Reconciles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- un
- sylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconciles 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.
- sylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reconciles
American and British speakers say reconciles in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/ in the US and /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-un-sylz.
What does reconciles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reconcile How to pronounce reconcile
Questions about saying reconciles
How do you pronounce reconciles?
Say REK-un-sylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconciles?
Reconciles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · un · sylz.
Do Americans and Brits say reconciles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.