How to Pronounce Atoning

To pronounce "atoning", say AT-on-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

AT-on-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “atoning”

"atoning" has 3 syllables: at-on-ing.

What does atoning mean?

verb

  1. To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
  2. To bring at one or at concordance; to reconcile; to suffer appeasement.

Synonyms

expiatepropitiate

Related words

abyexpiaterepentabyeatonementamendspenanceexpiation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atoning"?▾

"Atoning" has 3 syllables: at · on · ing.

What does "atoning" mean?▾

Atoning: To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.

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