How to Pronounce Christen

To pronounce "christen", say CHRIST-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɪsən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “christen”

"christen" has 2 syllables: christ-en. It rhymes with glisten and listen, if that helps it stick.

What does christen mean?

verb

  1. To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

    “The new baby was christened at the village church.”

  2. To name.

    “I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.”

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Words that rhyme with christen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glistenlistenrechristenbissendisongrissonthissenbisson

Related words

baptizebaptisechristiandedicatedubchristiansrechristenfull

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "christen"?▾

"Christen" has 2 syllables: christ · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "christen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "christen" is /ˈkɹɪsən/.

What does "christen" mean?▾

Christen: To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

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