How to pronounce baptismal
Say it like bap-TIZ-mul. Baptismal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ).
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- bap
- TIZ
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptismal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baptismal
American and British speakers say baptismal in essentially the same way: /bæpˈtɪzməl/ in the US and /bæpˈtɪzməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bap-TIZ-mul.
What does baptismal mean?
- Of or relating to baptism.
- Of a name, conferred at baptism.
- A baptismal name: a name given at baptism.
- A baptismal font: a large basin used for baptism.“The baptismal is in the front of the sanctuary.”
Where does baptismal come from?
From baptism + -al.
Words that rhyme with baptismal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baptismal.
Questions about saying baptismal
How do you pronounce baptismal?
Say bap-TIZ-mul. The American pronunciation is /bæpˈtɪzməl/. In British English it is /bæpˈtɪzməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptismal?
Baptismal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIZ). Broken into parts: bap · TIZ · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say baptismal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bæpˈtɪzməl/ and the British form is /bæpˈtɪzməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.