reluctance

/rɪˈlʌktəns/

Syllables re·luc·tance

Stress re-LUC-tance

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

luc

/lʌk/

short u

tance

/təns/

schwa

Meaning

unwillingness or hesitation to do something

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(repeat) + luc=/lʌk/(luck) + tance=/təns/(distance)

Example

She showed reluctance to speak in public.