How to Pronounce "christening"
word
ˈkɹɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈkɹɪsnɪŋ
KRIS-uh-ning
kɹˈɪstənɪŋ
krist-uh-ning
Definition
A christening is a Christian religious ceremony where a baby is given a name and officially welcomed into the church. It usually includes the ritual of baptism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈkɹɪsnɪŋ
British English
kɹˈɪstənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIS-uh-ning
UK
krist-uh-ning
Listen in Context
The baby's christening will be held next Sunday.
They dressed their daughter in white for her christening.
A priest performs the christening at the church.
At the christening, the whole family gathered to celebrate the new member.