How to pronounce reluctance

Listen to reluctance in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“reluctance” in real sentences

607 clips in the index · 77 American · 319 British · 7 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. the reluctance to divulge information.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. elicited some reluctance from providers.

    CDC · hear it here

  3. There was a little reluctance

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  4. why the reluctance to go there?

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

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