How to Pronounce Baptistery

To pronounce "baptistery", say BAPT-ist-ery — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BAPT-ist-ery

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💡 Tip for remembering “baptistery”

"baptistery" has 3 syllables: bapt-ist-ery. It rhymes with baptistry, if that helps it stick.

What does baptistery mean?

noun

  1. A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.
  2. An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.

Words that rhyme with baptistery

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baptistry

Related words

baptistryfontchapelsacrariumchurchbaptismalapsepresbyterium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baptistery"?▾

"Baptistery" has 3 syllables: bapt · ist · ery.

What does "baptistery" mean?▾

Baptistery: A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.

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