How to pronounce redemption
Say it like rih-DEMP-shun. Redemption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEMP).
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- rih
- DEMP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redemption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redemption
American and British speakers say redemption in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DEMP-shun.
What does redemption mean?
- (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
- repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
- the act of purchasing back something previously sold
Where does redemption come from?
From Middle English redempcioun, from Old French redemption, from Latin redemptio.
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Words that rhyme with redemption
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Questions about saying redemption
How do you pronounce redemption?
Say rih-DEMP-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redemption?
Redemption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEMP). Broken into parts: rih · DEMP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say redemption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.