Xmas

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Abbreviation

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkrɪsməs/, /ˈeksməs/
• SAMPA: /"krIsm@s/, /"eksm@s/
• AHD: /krĭs'məs/, /eks'məs/

Etymology

Xmas is an abbreviation for Christmas. It is derived from the word Χριστος, transliterated as Christos, which is Greek for Christ.

Abbreviation

Xmas

1. Christmas