How to Pronounce "tradition"
word
/tɹəˈdɪʃən/
truh-DI-shuhn
/tɹɐdˈɪʃən/
truh-DI-shuhn
Definition
A tradition is a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time and is passed from one generation to another. It can refer to family habits, cultural practices, or religious and social customs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/tɹəˈdɪʃən/
British English
/tɹɐdˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
truh-DI-shuhn
UK
truh-DI-shuhn
Listen in Context
It is a family tradition to eat together on Sundays.
This dance is an old tradition in the village.
They want to keep the tradition alive.
We make this soup every winter—it's kind of a tradition at this point.