How to Pronounce "catechism"
word
ˈkætəˌkɪzəm
KAT-uh-kiz-um
kˈætɪkˌɪzəm
KAT-ik-iz-um
Definition
A catechism is a book or set of questions and answers used to teach the basic beliefs of a religion, especially in the Christian tradition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætəˌkɪzəm
British English
kˈætɪkˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAT-uh-kiz-um
UK
KAT-ik-iz-um
Listen in Context
Children study the catechism in Sunday school.
The priest asked me questions from the catechism.
He memorized the entire catechism.
Many people still learn important beliefs from the catechism today.