How to Pronounce Reconciliation

To pronounce "reconciliation", say REC-onc-il-iat-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reconciliation”

"reconciliation" has 5 syllables: rec-onc-il-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does reconciliation mean?

noun

  1. The reestablishment of friendly relations; conciliation or rapprochement.

    “He longed for reconciliation with his estranged father, but too many painful memories kept him from making contact again.”

  2. The end of estrangement between a human and God as a result of the process of atonement.

Synonyms

saught

Words that rhyme with reconciliation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

rapprochementbalancingconciliationdetentecompromiseconciliatorreconcileconciliatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reconciliation"?▾

"Reconciliation" has 5 syllables: rec · onc · il · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "reconciliation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reconciliation" is /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/.

What does "reconciliation" mean?▾

Reconciliation: The reestablishment of friendly relations; conciliation or rapprochement.

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