How to pronounce reparation
Say it like rep-uh-RAY-shun. Reparation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- rep
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reparation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reparation
American and British speakers say reparation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-uh-RAY-shun.
What does reparation mean?
- A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).
Where does reparation come from?
Borrowed from Latin reparātiō, reparātiōnis.
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Words that rhyme with reparation
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Questions about saying reparation
How do you pronounce reparation?
Say rep-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reparation?
Reparation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: rep · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reparation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.