How to pronounce chur
Say it like CHUR. Chur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tʃɝ/CHUR
UK British/tʃɜː/CHUR
- CHUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of chur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR.
What does chur mean?
interjection
- A strong voicing of agreement, approval, or thanks: awesome!, cheers!, ta!, thanks!.
- A parting salutation: bye, see you later.
- An island or shoal in a river.
- Overwhelming; demanding; intense.
Where does chur come from?
Modified from cheers.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chur.
Questions about saying chur
How do you pronounce chur?
Say CHUR. The American pronunciation is /tʃɝ/. In British English it is /tʃɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chur?
Chur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUR.
Is chur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tʃɜː/ (CHUR).