religion

/rɪˈlɪdʒən/

Syllables re·li·gion

Stress re-LI-gion

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

li

/lɪ/

short i

gion

/dʒən/

soft g

Meaning

a system of belief in a god or gods, often involving rituals and morals

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + gion=/dʒən/(region)

Example

Freedom of religion is protected by law.