How to Pronounce Religious

To pronounce "religious", say rel-IG-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈɫɪdʒəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹiˈɫɪdʒəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪlˈɪdʒəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “religious”

Break "religious" into 3 beats and lean on "IG" — that's the stressed one.

What does religious mean?

adjective

  1. Concerning religion.
  2. Committed to the practice or adherence of religion.

noun

  1. A member of a religious order, congregation, or certain other forms of consecrated life, i.e. a monk, nun, sister, brother, friar, or other religious priest.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "religious"?▾

To pronounce "religious", say rel-IG-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈɫɪdʒəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "religious"?▾

"Religious" has 3 syllables: rel · ig · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "religious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "religious" is /ɹiˈɫɪdʒəs/.

What does "religious" mean?▾

Religious: Concerning religion.

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