how to pronounce reformation

/ˌɹɛf.əˈmɛɪ.ʃən/

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reformation is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… spearheaded the Reformation and famously …”

meanings of reformation

noun:

Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.
An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.

name:

The religious movement initiated by Martin Luther in the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church.

reformation frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word reformation occurs in english on average 4 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.