How to Pronounce "heathen"
word
/ˈhiðən/
HEE-thuhn
/hˈiːðən/
HEE-thuhn
Definition
A person who does not believe in the religion that is considered true by others, especially used for someone who does not follow one of the major recognized religions. It can also mean someone seen as uncivilized or lacking culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhiðən/
British English
/hˈiːðən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEE-thuhn
UK
HEE-thuhn
Listen in Context
In the story, the villagers called the strangers heathens.
Long ago, people often called others heathens if they had different beliefs.
The old temple was used by the heathens.
He joked that his friends were heathens because they never go to church.