How to Pronounce "baptize"

word

US

bæpˈtaɪz

bap-TYZ

UK

ˈbæptaɪz

BAP-tyz

Definition

To perform a religious ceremony, usually by using water, in which someone is officially made a member of the Christian church. It can also mean to give someone a name in a religious context.

IPA Transcription

American English

bæpˈtaɪz

British English

ˈbæptaɪz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

bap-TYZ

UK

BAP-tyz

Listen in Context

The priest will baptize the baby on Sunday.

Many people baptize their children soon after birth.

We decided to baptize our son in the church.

I was baptized when I was just a baby, so I don't remember it at all.