How to Pronounce "superstitions"
word
ˌsupɝˈstɪʃənz
soo-per-STIH-shunz
sˈuːpəstˈɪʃənz
SOO-puh-STIH-shunz
Definition
Beliefs or practices based on fear of the unknown or magical thinking, often without scientific proof, such as thinking something bad will happen if you break a mirror.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsupɝˈstɪʃənz
British English
sˈuːpəstˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-per-STIH-shunz
UK
SOO-puh-STIH-shunz
Listen in Context
Many people have superstitions about black cats.
My grandmother believes in old superstitions.
Some superstitions say it is bad luck to walk under a ladder.
He doesn’t really believe those superstitions, but he still avoids breaking mirrors.