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How to pronounce:
reluctantly
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈlʌktəntli
Examples:
Eventually the triumvirate reluctantly gave in.
Sadly and reluctantly, she became a nun.
Crow reluctantly agrees and the two board the train.
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Common mistakes of reluctantly pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable "luc" instead of the first "re" as in /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/ (US) and /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "re" to sound more natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce the "u" in "reluctantly" as /juː/ instead of /ʌ/. This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Practice saying "luck" to get the correct /ʌ/ sound.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "relucantly." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Be sure to articulate each syllable clearly, especially the "t" in the third syllable.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some speakers pronounce the ending "-ly" as /li/ instead of /li/. This can change the perceived meaning. Tip: Remember to use the schwa sound /ə/ in the "-ly" to maintain the word's proper form.
- Overemphasizing "ly": Some people stress the last syllable too much, saying "reluctant-LEE." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable and lightly pronounce the ending to sound fluent.