How to pronounce Anabaptist
Say it like an-uh-BAP-tust. Anabaptist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAP).
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- an
- uh
- BAP
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anabaptist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Anabaptist
American and British speakers say Anabaptist in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈbæptəst/ in the US and /ˌænəˈbæptəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-BAP-tust.
What does Anabaptist mean?
- A member of a radical wing of Christians during the Protestant Reformation, with a tenet of adult baptism.
- A member of any of several present-day churches descended from that origin.
- Relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists during the Protestant Reformation.
- Relating to Anabaptism or the Anabaptists of the present-day.
Questions about saying Anabaptist
How do you pronounce Anabaptist?
Say an-uh-BAP-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈbæptəst/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈbæptəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anabaptist?
Anabaptist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAP). Broken into parts: an · uh · BAP · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say Anabaptist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈbæptəst/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈbæptəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.