How to Pronounce Pagan

To pronounce "pagan", say PAG-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpeɪɡən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pagan”

"pagan" has 2 syllables: pag-an. It rhymes with sagan and fagin, if that helps it stick.

What does pagan mean?

noun

  1. A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

    “This community has a surprising number of pagans.”

  2. (by extension) An uncivilized or unsocialized person.

adjective

  1. Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

    “Many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints.”

  2. (by extension) Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.

Synonyms

bratpaynimphilistinesavageheathenbarbarianbarbaric

Words that rhyme with pagan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saganfaginfagankagangaganbraganohagannaginagan

Related words

heathenheathenishgentileinfidelirreligiousiconidolatersign

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pagan"?▾

"Pagan" has 2 syllables: pag · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "pagan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pagan" is /ˈpeɪɡən/.

What does "pagan" mean?▾

Pagan: A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

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