How to Pronounce "religion"
word
/ɹiˈɫɪdʒən/
ri-LI-juhn
/ɹɪlˈɪdʒən/
ri-LI-juhn
Definition
A system of beliefs and practices about God, gods, or spiritual ideas, often shared by a community. It can also refer more generally to a person's faith or organized worship.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈɫɪdʒən/
British English
/ɹɪlˈɪdʒən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LI-juhn
UK
ri-LI-juhn
Listen in Context
Her family follows the same religion.
He studies religion at the university.
Some people have no religion.
We don't always agree on politics or religion, so we usually avoid those topics at dinner.