Contrition

How many syllables in Contrition?

contrition has 3 syllables

Split Contrition into syllables?

con-tri-tion

Definition of Contrition

the state of feeling remorseful and penitent

How should Contrition divide into syllables

The word has three syllables. The first and last syllables each have one vowel and two consonants. The middle syllable has two vowels and one consonant.

Part of Speech - Contrition

Noun

After lying to his parents, he felt a deep sense of contrition and apologized.

Sentences with Contrition

  • Her contrition was evident in the apology letter she wrote.
  • He showed contrition for his actions by making amends.
  • The priest offered words of comfort and contrition to the congregation.
  • She felt a sense of contrition after cheating on the test.
  • His contrition was genuine and heartfelt.

Quotes with Contrition

  • Contrition is not a matter of occasional remorse, it is a state of mind. - John Climacus
  • Contrition is the first step towards salvation. - Unknown
  • Contrition is the beginning of virtue. - Unknown

Number of characters in Contrition

10 ( c, o, n, t, r, i, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Contrition

6 ( c, o, n, t, r, i )

Contrition Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Contrition

IPA (International): kʌˈntrɪʃʌn

ARA (American): kʌˈntrɪʃʌn

EPA (English): kʌˈntrɪʃʌn

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