How to pronounce churchwear
Say it like CHURCH-wair. Churchwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchwear 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.
- wairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of churchwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURCH-wair.
What does churchwear mean?
- Clothing intended to be worn in church.
Where does churchwear come from?
From church + -wear.
Questions about saying churchwear
How do you pronounce churchwear?
Say CHURCH-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchwear?
Churchwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · wair.
Is churchwear 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃwɛə/ (CHURCH-wair).