How to pronounce unreluctant
Say it like un-rih-LUHK-tunt. Unreluctant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUHK).
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- un
- rih
- LUHK
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unreluctant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unreluctant
American and British speakers say unreluctant in essentially the same way: /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/ in the US and /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-rih-LUHK-tunt.
What does unreluctant mean?
- Not reluctant.
Where does unreluctant come from?
From un- + reluctant.
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Questions about saying unreluctant
How do you pronounce unreluctant?
Say un-rih-LUHK-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/. In British English it is /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unreluctant?
Unreluctant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUHK). Broken into parts: un · rih · LUHK · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say unreluctant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/ and the British form is /ʌnrɪˈlʌktənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.