How to Pronounce "christen"
word
ˈkɹɪsən
KRIS-uhn
kɹˈɪstən
kRIS-tuhn
Definition
To officially give a name to someone, especially during a Christian ceremony (baptism), or to give a name to something, like a ship, for the first time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɪsən
British English
kɹˈɪstən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIS-uhn
UK
kRIS-tuhn
Listen in Context
The parents decided to christen their baby Anna.
They will christen the new ship next week.
The priest will christen the baby at church.
We jokingly christened our old sofa 'The Throne'.