How to Pronounce "pilgrimages"
word
ˈpɪɫɡɹəmɪdʒɪz
PIL-gruh-mij-iz
pˈɪlɡɹɪmɪdʒɪz
PIL-grim-ij-iz
Definition
Journeys made by people to a holy place for religious reasons. Sometimes, it can also mean trips taken for a special personal purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪɫɡɹəmɪdʒɪz
British English
pˈɪlɡɹɪmɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIL-gruh-mij-iz
UK
PIL-grim-ij-iz
Listen in Context
Many people make pilgrimages each year to famous holy sites.
Their faith inspires them to go on pilgrimages together.
Historically, pilgrimages were often long and dangerous journeys.
For some, making pilgrimages is a tradition passed down for generations.