How to pronounce churchly
Say it like CHURCH-lee. Churchly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of churchly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURCH-lee.
What does churchly mean?
- Pertaining to or relating to the church, its government, forms, or ceremonies; ecclesiastical.
- Devoted to, or inclined to attach great importance to, the order and ritual of a particular section of the Christian church.
- In accordance with ecclesiastical standards or ceremonies; appropriate for or befitting a church.
Where does churchly come from?
From Middle English *chirchely, *chirchelich, from Old English ċiriclīċ (“ecclesiastical”), equivalent to church + -ly.
Questions about saying churchly
How do you pronounce churchly?
Say CHURCH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchly?
Churchly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · lee.
Is churchly 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃli/ (CHURCH-lee).