repercussions

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: re-per-cus-sions (4)

English Definition

Unintended consequences of an event or action

Example Sentence

His decision could have serious repercussions.

US IPA /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃənz/
UK IPA /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃnz/