How to Pronounce "pilgrim"
word
/ˈpɪɫɡɹəm/
PIL-grim
/pˈɪlɡɹɪm/
PIL-grim
Definition
A pilgrim is a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons. It can also mean someone on a journey with a special purpose, often spiritual.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪɫɡɹəm/
British English
/pˈɪlɡɹɪm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIL-grim
UK
PIL-grim
Listen in Context
The pilgrim walked for many days to reach the holy city.
Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit Mecca.
The story is about a pilgrim and his journey.
My grandmother once traveled as a pilgrim to Jerusalem.