How to pronounce contrition

Listen to contrition in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“contrition” in real sentences

88 clips in the index · 49 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. he didn't show much contrition when did he ever he doesn't do contrition uh i i

    Intelligence Squared · hear it here

  2. would like to hear some contrition today.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  3. "You're not showing any remorse or contrition?"

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

  4. evidence and contrition from them when these things happen.

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

Why real speech

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