How to pronounce churchical
Say it like CHUR-chih-kul. Churchical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- chih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchical 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.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of churchical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-chih-kul.
What does churchical mean?
- Pertaining to or characteristic of church; ecclesiastical.
- Belonging to a style of Reggae music that reflects a spiritual sensibility.
- Pertaining to the strain of Rastafarian culture that emphasizes a traditional theocracy.
Where does churchical come from?
From church + -ical.
Questions about saying churchical
How do you pronounce churchical?
Say CHUR-chih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchical?
Churchical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · chih · kul.
Is churchical 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪkəl/ (CHUR-chih-kul).