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reconciliation
Definition:
(nou) the reestablishing of cordial relations (nou) getting two things to correspond
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrekənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən
Examples:
It seeks to go beyond itself to total gratuity, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Estrangement and reconciliation with father.
The theme is one of reconciliation.
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Common mistakes of reconciliation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "rec-on-cil-i-ˈa-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌrɛk.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən" in US and "ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.ɪˈeɪ.ʃən" in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "eɪ" syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "o" in "reconciliation" as a short vowel, saying "rec-on-cil-i-ˈa-tion". In reality, it's a schwa sound: "ˌrɛk.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound for clarity.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the "cil" syllable, saying "recon-ˈciliation". This changes the word's rhythm and clarity. The full syllable is important: "ˌrɛk.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Break the word into parts to pronounce all syllables.
- Incorrect "c" sound: Some pronounce the "c" in "reconciliation" as a hard "k", saying "recon-kil-i-ˈa-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound: "ˌrɛk.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the soft "s" clearly.
- Final syllable confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the final syllable as "tion" instead of "ʃən", resulting in "reconciliation" sounding like "reconcilia-ˈtion". The correct form is "ˌrɛk.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice the ending sound to ensure accuracy.