How to Pronounce Bartholomew

bar-THAHL-uh-myoo

Bartholomew is pronounced bar-THAHL-uh-myoo (bɑːˈθɑləmjuː): four syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: bahr-THAHL-uh-mew.

What does Bartholomew mean?

Bartholomew means “son of Tolmai” (Aramaic).

Who was Bartholomew?

Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, listed with Philip among the Twelve (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14). He was among those gathered in the upper room after the ascension (Acts 1:13).

Also pronounced

bahr-THAHL-uh-mew

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