How to Pronounce "ritual"
word
/ˈɹɪtʃuəɫ/
RI-choo-ul
/ɹˈɪtʃuːəl/
RI-choo-ul
Definition
A ritual is a set of actions done in a fixed way, often for religious, cultural, or symbolic reasons. It can also mean a regular habit that someone does the same way every time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪtʃuəɫ/
British English
/ɹˈɪtʃuːəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RI-choo-ul
UK
RI-choo-ul
Listen in Context
Lighting candles is part of the wedding ritual.
Tea is part of my morning ritual.
The children watched the ritual in silence.
Making coffee has become a little ritual before I start work.