How to pronounce christening
Say it like KRIS-uh-ning. Christening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Christening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of christening
American and British speakers say christening in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-uh-ning.
What does christening mean?
- The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
- Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.
- present participle and gerund of christen How to pronounce christen
Where does christening come from?
From Middle English cristenynge, from Old English cristnung; compare christen + -ing.
Words that rhyme with christening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of christening.
Questions about saying christening
How do you pronounce christening?
Say KRIS-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in christening?
Christening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say christening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.