baptism
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: bap-tism (2)
English Definition
The Christian religious rite of sprinkling water on to a person's forehead or of immersing them in water, symbolizing purification and admission to the Christian Church.
Example Sentence
The baby's baptism took place at the church.
US IPA
/ˈbæptɪzəm/
UK IPA
/ˈbæptɪzəm/