How to pronounce baptist
Say it like BAP-tust. Baptist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP).
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- BAP
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptist 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baptist
American and British speakers say baptist in essentially the same way: /ˈbæptəst/ in the US and /ˈbæptɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAP-tist.
What does baptist mean?
- A person who baptizes.
Questions about saying baptist
How do you pronounce baptist?
Say BAP-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæptəst/. In British English it is /ˈbæptɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptist?
Baptist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP). Broken into parts: BAP · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say baptist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæptəst/ and the British form is /ˈbæptɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.