How to pronounce baptized
Say it like BAP-tyzd. Baptized has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP).
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- BAP
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baptized 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.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of baptized
American and British speakers say baptized in essentially the same way: /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAP-tyzd.
Other ways to say baptized
Baptized also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- bap-TYZD /bæpˈtaɪzd/
What does baptized mean?
- Of a person, who has been subjected to the rite of baptism.
- simple past and past participle of baptize How to pronounce baptize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- baptised
Questions about saying baptized
How do you pronounce baptized?
Say BAP-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baptized?
Baptized has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAP). Broken into parts: BAP · tyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say baptized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.