How to pronounce Christian
Say it like KRIS-chun. Christian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Christian 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Christian
American and British speakers say Christian in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪstʃən/ in the US and /ˈkrɪstʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-chun.
What does Christian mean?
- relating to or characteristic of Christianity“Christian rites”
- following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
- a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
Questions about saying Christian
How do you pronounce Christian?
Say KRIS-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪstʃən/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪstʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Christian?
Christian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say Christian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪstʃən/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪstʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.