How to pronounce churchyard
Say it like CHURCH-yard. Churchyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- yard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchyard 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.
- yardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of churchyard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURCH-yahd.
What does churchyard mean?
- A patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.
Where does churchyard come from?
Inherited from Middle English chircheyerd (also kirkeyerd > English kirkyard), equivalent to church + yard.
Questions about saying churchyard
How do you pronounce churchyard?
Say CHURCH-yard. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃjɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃjɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchyard?
Churchyard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · yard.
Is churchyard 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃjɑːd/ (CHURCH-yahd).