How to Pronounce Christ

To pronounce "christ", say CHRIST — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CHRIST

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💡 Tip for remembering “christ”

"christ" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with geist and tryst, if that helps it stick.

What does christ mean?

noun

  1. A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.

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Words that rhyme with christ

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

geisttrystenticedtristeslicedpistespicedfeistvicedheistoverpricedsufficed

Related words

messiahjesusredeemersaviorsaviourchristianitychristian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "christ"?▾

"Christ" has one syllable.

What does "christ" mean?▾

Christ: A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.

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