How to Pronounce "pagan"
word
/ˈpeɪɡən/
PAY-guhn
/pˈeɪɡən/
PAY-guhn
Definition
A person who follows a religion that is not one of the world's main religions, especially those that are not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim; sometimes used for ancient or nature-based religions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪɡən/
British English
/pˈeɪɡən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-guhn
UK
PAY-guhn
Listen in Context
Many ancient Romans were pagans.
The festival celebrates pagan traditions.
They studied pagan religions in class.
Modern pagans often celebrate the cycles of nature.