How to pronounce paedobaptist
Say it like pee-doh-BAP-tist. Paedobaptist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAP).
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- pee
- doh
- BAP
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paedobaptist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paedobaptist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pee-doh-BAP-tist.
What does paedobaptist mean?
- Relating to the baptism of infants or small children.
- One who advocates for or practises infant baptism.
Where does paedobaptist come from?
From paedo- + baptist.
Questions about saying paedobaptist
How do you pronounce paedobaptist?
Say pee-doh-BAP-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˌpidoʊˈbæptɪst/. In British English it is /ˌpiːdəʊˈbæptɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paedobaptist?
Paedobaptist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAP). Broken into parts: pee · doh · BAP · tist.
Is paedobaptist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpiːdəʊˈbæptɪst/ (pee-doh-BAP-tist).