how to pronounce repentance

/ɹɪˈpɛn.təns/

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repentance is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… and repentance good traits according to …”

meanings of repentance

noun:

The condition of being penitent.
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

repentance frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word repentance occurs in english on average 1.5 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.