How to Pronounce Reparations

To pronounce "reparations", say REP-ar-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

REP-ar-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “reparations”

"reparations" has 4 syllables: rep-ar-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does reparations mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).
  2. The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired.

    “the reparation of a bridge or of a highway”

Synonyms

amendscompensationrestitutionsatisfactionrepairrestoration

Words that rhyme with reparations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

amendsrepairfixingmendingfixallowancesawardsclaims

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reparations"?▾

"Reparations" has 4 syllables: rep · ar · at · ions.

What does "reparations" mean?▾

Reparations: (usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

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