how to pronounce chrism

/ˈkɹɪzəm/

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chrism is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of chrism

noun:

A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

chrism frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word chrism occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.