How to pronounce baptisms
Say it like BAP-tiz-umz. Baptisms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP).
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- BAP
- tiz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptisms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baptisms
American and British speakers say baptisms in essentially the same way: /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAP-tiz-umz.
What does baptisms mean?
- plural of baptism How to pronounce baptism
Questions about saying baptisms
How do you pronounce baptisms?
Say BAP-tiz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptisms?
Baptisms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP). Broken into parts: BAP · tiz · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say baptisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈbæpˌtɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.