How to Pronounce Propitiation

To pronounce "propitiation", say PROP-it-iat-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROP-it-iat-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “propitiation”

"propitiation" has 4 syllables: prop-it-iat-ion.

What does propitiation mean?

noun

  1. The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
  2. The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.

Related words

conciliationatonementexpiationplacationpiationattonementassuagementreappeasement

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How many syllables are in "propitiation"?▾

"Propitiation" has 4 syllables: prop · it · iat · ion.

What does "propitiation" mean?▾

Propitiation: The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

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