English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Religion Pronunciation
Religion is pronounced ri-LI-juhn, IPA /riˈlɪdʒən/.
ri-LI-juhn
US /riˈlɪdʒən/ · UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
Syllables: ri · LI · juhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A system of belief in and worship of a god or gods.
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Religion in a Sentence
- Religion plays a smaller part in public life than it once did.
- She studies comparative religion at Leiden.
- They never discussed politics or religion at dinner.
Common Mispronunciations of Religion
Not ruh-LEE-juhn
Short i in the stressed syllable, the vowel of lid. A long ee would push the word towards relieve.
Not RE-li-juhn
Weight sits squarely on LI. Religious keeps it in the same place, so the pair is easy to learn together.
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