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How to pronounce:
reconcile
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrekənsaɪl
Examples:
The couple reconcile with the help of Steph.
The friends reconcile by the end of the summer.
The two reconcile as the film ends.
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Common mistakes of reconcile pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "rec-on-cile" [ˌrɛkənˈsaɪl]. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "reconcile" [ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl].
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "reconcile" as "recile" [ˈrɛsaɪl]. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly: "rec-on-cile" [ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl].
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people may pronounce the first vowel incorrectly, saying "reconcile" with an "i" sound, like "ricon-cile" [ˈraɪkənˌsaɪl]. Tip: Use the short "e" sound [ɛ] for the first syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "reconcile" with "reconcilable" or "reconciliation," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct syllable structure of "reconcile" [ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl] to avoid this error.
- Ignoring the "c" sound: Some may pronounce "reconcile" as "reconcile" without the "c" sound, leading to "re-on-cile" [ˈriːɒnˌsaɪl]. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "c" clearly, as in "reconcile" [ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl].