How to Pronounce Recantation

To pronounce "recantation", say REC-ant-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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REC-ant-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “recantation”

"recantation" has 4 syllables: rec-ant-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does recantation mean?

noun

  1. The act of recanting or something recanted.

Words that rhyme with recantation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

retractionabjurationrenouncementrenunciationrescindmentrecissionredenunciationretrocession

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recantation"?▾

"Recantation" has 4 syllables: rec · ant · at · ion.

What does "recantation" mean?▾

Recantation: The act of recanting or something recanted.

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