How to pronounce irreligion
Say it like ir-ih-LIJ-un. Irreligion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ).
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- ir
- ih
- LIJ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irreligion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of irreligion
American and British speakers say irreligion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/ in the US and /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ih-LIJ-un.
What does irreligion mean?
- The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.
Where does irreligion come from?
From French irréligion, from Latin irreligiō.
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Words that rhyme with irreligion
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Questions about saying irreligion
How do you pronounce irreligion?
Say ir-ih-LIJ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irreligion?
Irreligion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIJ). Broken into parts: ir · ih · LIJ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say irreligion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/ and the British form is /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.