How to Pronounce "redemption"
word
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/
ri-DEMP-shuhn
/ɹɪdˈɛmpʃən/
ri-DEMP-shuhn
Definition
The act of saving, gaining freedom, or being forgiven, especially from guilt, mistakes, or debt. It can also mean getting something back, like money, in a formal or religious context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/
British English
/ɹɪdˈɛmpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-DEMP-shuhn
UK
ri-DEMP-shuhn
Listen in Context
His actions showed he wanted redemption for his mistakes.
The criminal asked for redemption in court.
He paid the debt and received redemption of his property.
For many, volunteering gave them a sense of redemption after tough times.