How to pronounce baptistery
Say it like BAP-tuh-stree. Baptistery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP).
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- BAP
- tuh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptistery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baptistery
American and British speakers say baptistery in essentially the same way: /ˈbæptəstri/ in the US and /ˈbæptəstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAP-tuh-stree.
What does baptistery mean?
- Alternative spelling of baptistry.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying baptistery
How do you pronounce baptistery?
Say BAP-tuh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæptəstri/. In British English it is /ˈbæptəstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptistery?
Baptistery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP). Broken into parts: BAP · tuh · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say baptistery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæptəstri/ and the British form is /ˈbæptəstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.