How to pronounce baptize
Say it like bap-TYZE. Baptize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYZE).
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- bap
- TYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptize 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.
- TYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of baptize
American and British speakers say baptize in essentially the same way: /bæpˈtaɪz/ in the US and /bæpˈtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bap-TYZE.
What does baptize mean?
- To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.
- To Christianize.
- To dedicate or christen.
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Words that rhyme with baptize
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Questions about saying baptize
How do you pronounce baptize?
Say bap-TYZE. The American pronunciation is /bæpˈtaɪz/. In British English it is /bæpˈtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptize?
Baptize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYZE). Broken into parts: bap · TYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say baptize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bæpˈtaɪz/ and the British form is /bæpˈtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.