baptism
nounHow many syllables in baptism?
There are 3 syllables in the word baptism.How to pronounce baptism:
Definition of baptism:
- baptism (noun):
- a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth.
- a christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the christian community
- a Christian religious rite in which a person is immersed in or sprinkled with water as a sign of being cleansed from sin and accepted as a member of the Church
Synonyms for baptism:
affusion
aspersion
christening
immersion
inaugural
inauguration
induction
initiation
installation
installment
instalment
investiture
investment
naming
purification
sprinkling
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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