How to pronounce churchgoers
Say it like CHURCH-goh-erz. Churchgoers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- goh
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchgoers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of churchgoers
- 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-uz.
What does churchgoers mean?
- plural of churchgoer How to pronounce churchgoer
Questions about saying churchgoers
How do you pronounce churchgoers?
Say CHURCH-goh-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃˌɡoʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchgoers?
Churchgoers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · goh · erz.
Is churchgoers 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊəz/ (CHURCH-goh-uz).