How to pronounce reluct
Say it like rih-LUHKT. Reluct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHKT).
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- rih
- LUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reluct 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.
- LUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of reluct
American and British speakers say reluct in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlʌkt/ in the US and /rɪˈlʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LUHKT.
What does reluct mean?
- magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive force to magnetic flux
Where does reluct come from?
From Latin reluctor.
Words that rhyme with reluct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reluct.
Questions about saying reluct
How do you pronounce reluct?
Say rih-LUHKT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlʌkt/. In British English it is /rɪˈlʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reluct?
Reluct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHKT). Broken into parts: rih · LUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say reluct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlʌkt/ and the British form is /rɪˈlʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.