How to pronounce churchman
Say it like CHURCH-mun. Churchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of churchman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURCH-mun.
What does churchman mean?
- A person (originally a man) of authority in a Christian religious organization (a church).“The bishop, a highly placed churchman, stated the religion's opinion.”
- A member or adherent of an established church, especially the Church of England.
Where does churchman come from?
From church + man. Compare kirkman and German Kirchmann.
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Questions about saying churchman
How do you pronounce churchman?
Say CHURCH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃmən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchman?
Churchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · mun.
Is churchman 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃmən/ (CHURCH-mun).