How to Pronounce "heathens"
word
ˈhiðən
HEE-thuhnz
hˈiːðənz
HEE-thuhnz
Definition
'Heathens' refers to people who do not believe in the main world religions, especially from the perspective of someone within those religions. It can also mean people seen as uncivilized or not following accepted moral standards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhiðən
British English
hˈiːðənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEE-thuhnz
UK
HEE-thuhnz
Listen in Context
Long ago, people called those with different beliefs heathens.
Some stories talk about battles with the heathens.
They thought only heathens would act this way.
She joked that her friends were behaving like heathens at the dinner table.