How to pronounce kerygma
Say it like kuh-RIG-muh. Kerygma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG).
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- kuh
- RIG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerygma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kerygma
American and British speakers say kerygma in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɪɡmə/ in the US and /kəˈrɪɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RIG-muh.
What does kerygma mean?
- The proclamation of religious truths; core religious teaching; preaching.
Words that rhyme with kerygma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kerygma.
Questions about saying kerygma
How do you pronounce kerygma?
Say kuh-RIG-muh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪɡmə/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerygma?
Kerygma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG). Broken into parts: kuh · RIG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say kerygma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɪɡmə/ and the British form is /kəˈrɪɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.