Pronunciation Challenge Religion, faith and the role they play today | The Economist

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The religious profile of the world is changing. But even in areas where religious affiliation is declining, spirituality is not. America has become less religious in recent years. But the percentage of non-religious Americans, who say they often feel spiritual has risen.

Key Vocabulary

1. religious

religious

[rɪˈlɪdʒəs] (adj.)

religion

[rɪˈlɪdʒən] (n.)

2. profile

profile

[ˈprəʊfaɪl] (n.)

portrait

[ˈpɔːtreɪt] (n.)

portfolio

[pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ] (n.)

3. affiliation

affiliation

[əˌfɪlɪˈeɪʃn] (n.)

connection

[kəˈnekʃn] (n.)

junction

[ˈdʒʌŋkʃn] (n.)

4. decline

decline

[dɪˈklaɪn] (v.)

decrease

[dɪˈkriːs] (v.)

increase

[ɪnˈkriːs] (v.)

5. spirituality

spirituality

[ˌspɪrɪtʃʊˈæləti] (n.)

spiritual

[ˈspɪrɪtʃʊəl] (adj.)