How to Pronounce "rastafarian"
word
ˌrɑːstəˈfɛriən
rah-stuh-FAIR-ee-uhn
ˌrastəˈfeəriən
ras-tuh-FAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A Rastafarian is a person who follows Rastafarianism, a Jamaican-origin religion and social movement that often features dreadlocks, reggae music, and belief in the spiritual link to Africa.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌrɑːstəˈfɛriən
British English
ˌrastəˈfeəriən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rah-stuh-FAIR-ee-uhn
UK
ras-tuh-FAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
A Rastafarian believes in peace and unity.
Bob Marley was a famous Rastafarian singer.
The Rastafarian diet is usually vegetarian.
He became a Rastafarian after learning about the movement’s history in Jamaica.