How to Pronounce "reconciliation"
word
ˌɹɛkənˌsɪɫiˈeɪʃən
rek-uhn-SIL-ee-AY-shuhn
ɹˌɛkənsˌɪlɪˈeɪʃən
rek-uhn-SIL-ee-AY-shuhn
Definition
The process of making people or groups become friendly again after an argument or disagreement, or bringing different ideas or facts into agreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛkənˌsɪɫiˈeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌɛkənsˌɪlɪˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rek-uhn-SIL-ee-AY-shuhn
UK
rek-uhn-SIL-ee-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
After their argument, they reached reconciliation.
Reconciliation is important in any relationship.
The country is working towards reconciliation after years of conflict.
Family gatherings can sometimes lead to unexpected reconciliation.