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