how to pronounce contrition

/kɔ̃.tʁi.sjɔ̃/

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contrition is pronounced in three syllables

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ɔ̃

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ɔ̃

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meanings of contrition

noun:

Remorse, contrition.

contrition frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word contrition occurs in french on average 0.4 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.