How to Pronounce "exorcism"
word
/ˈɛksɝˌsɪzəm/
EK-sur-si-zuhm
/ˈɛksəsˌɪzəm/
EK-suh-si-zuhm
Definition
A religious or spiritual ritual meant to drive out evil spirits or demons from a person, place, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛksɝˌsɪzəm/
British English
/ˈɛksəsˌɪzəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-sur-si-zuhm
UK
EK-suh-si-zuhm
Listen in Context
The priest performed an exorcism in the church.
She believes an exorcism can free her from bad spirits.
The movie was about an exorcism in a haunted house.
Some people request an exorcism when they feel something strange at home.