How to pronounce reprobation
Say it like rep-ruh-BAY-shun. Reprobation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- rep
- ruh
- BAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reprobation 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay 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 reprobation
American and British speakers say reprobation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-ruh-BAY-shun.
What does reprobation mean?
- The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
- The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
- Disqualification to hold office.
Where does reprobation come from?
From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio.
Words that rhyme with reprobation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reprobation.
Questions about saying reprobation
How do you pronounce reprobation?
Say rep-ruh-BAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reprobation?
Reprobation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: rep · ruh · BAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reprobation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.