How to pronounce churchgoing
Say it like CHURCH-goh-ing. Churchgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchgoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of churchgoing
- 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-ing.
What does churchgoing mean?
- Regularly attending church; being a practicing Christian.
- The practice of regularly attending church.
Where does churchgoing come from?
From church + going.
Questions about saying churchgoing
How do you pronounce churchgoing?
Say CHURCH-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchgoing?
Churchgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · goh · ing.
Is churchgoing 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (CHURCH-goh-ing).