How to pronounce churches
Say it like CHUR-chiz. Churches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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US American/ˈtʃɝtʃɪz/CHUR-chiz
UK British/ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/CHUR-chiz
- CHUR
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churches 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.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of churches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-chiz.
What does churches mean?
noun
- plural of church How to pronounce church
- third-person singular simple present indicative of church How to pronounce church
Questions about saying churches
How do you pronounce churches?
Say CHUR-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churches?
Churches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · chiz.
Is churches 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/ (CHUR-chiz).