English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Christian Pronunciation
Christian is pronounced KRIS-chuhn, IPA /ˈkrɪstʃən/.
KRIS-chuhn
US /ˈkrɪstʃən/ · UK /ˈkrɪstʃən/
Syllables: KRIS · chuhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective; also a given name: A person who follows the religion of Jesus Christ, or anything relating to that religion.
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Christian in a Sentence
- She was raised in a Christian household in Dublin.
- The building started life as a Christian chapel.
- Christian is also a common first name across Europe.
Common Mispronunciations of Christian
Not KRIS-tee-uhn
Spelling out the -tian as a separate syllable gives three where English uses two. The t and the i fuse into a single ch sound, so the word ends the way question does.
Not SHRIS-chuhn
Chr at the start of a word is a k followed by r, never sh. The same k hides in Christmas, chronic and chorus.
Tip: Two syllables: KRIS plus chuhn. Say Chris, then add the ending of mention with a ch.
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