How to pronounce churchgoer
Say it like CHURCH-goh-er. Churchgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- goh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchgoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of churchgoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHURCH-goh-uh.
What does churchgoer mean?
- One who regularly goes to church; a practicing Christian.
Where does churchgoer come from?
From church + goer.
Questions about saying churchgoer
How do you pronounce churchgoer?
Say CHURCH-goh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃˌɡoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchgoer?
Churchgoer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · goh · er.
Is churchgoer 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊə/ (CHURCH-goh-uh).