How to pronounce churchish
Say it like CHER-chish. Churchish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER).
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- CHER
- chish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- chishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of churchish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-chish.
What does churchish mean?
- Like a church; (solidly or piously) Christian.
- Participating in the world at large; ecumenical, mainstream, non-insular.
Where does churchish come from?
From church + -ish.
Questions about saying churchish
How do you pronounce churchish?
Say CHER-chish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɚtʃɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchish?
Churchish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER). Broken into parts: CHER · chish.
Is churchish 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃɪʃ/ (CHUR-chish).