how to pronounce expiation

/ˌɛk.spiˈɛɪ.ʃən/

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expiation is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of expiation in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… a necessary expiation perhaps for our …”

meanings of expiation

noun:

An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
The act of expiating or stripping off.

expiation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word expiation occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.