how to pronounce réticence

/ʁe.ti.sɑ̃s/

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réticence is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of réticence in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… quand toujours une petite réticence à …”

meanings of réticence

noun:

Tight-lippedness, reticence.
Reluctance, misgivings.

réticence frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word réticence occurs in french on average 2.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.