How to Pronounce "absolution"
word
ˌæbsəˈɫuʃən
ab-suh-LOO-shuhn
ˌæbsəlˈuːʃən
ab-suh-LOO-shuhn
Definition
Absolution means being formally forgiven for something wrong you have done, especially in a religious or official context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæbsəˈɫuʃən
British English
ˌæbsəlˈuːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-suh-LOO-shuhn
UK
ab-suh-LOO-shuhn
Listen in Context
The priest gave the boy absolution for his sins.
He hoped for absolution after telling the truth.
Many people seek absolution for their mistakes.
No amount of money could give him the absolution he wanted.