How to Pronounce "pilgrims"
word
/ˈpɪɫɡɹəmz/
PIL-gruhmz
/pˈɪlɡɹɪmz/
PIL-grimz
Definition
People who travel to a holy place for religious reasons or, in American history, the group who sailed on the Mayflower to settle in North America.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪɫɡɹəmz/
British English
/pˈɪlɡɹɪmz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIL-gruhmz
UK
PIL-grimz
Listen in Context
The pilgrims arrived at their destination after many days of travel.
Many pilgrims visit Mecca every year.
The pilgrims gave thanks for their safe journey.
On Thanksgiving, Americans remember the pilgrims who celebrated with the Native Americans.