How to pronounce churl
Say it like CHURL. Churl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of churl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURL.
What does churl mean?
- A free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also (more generally), a person without royal or noble status; a commoner.
- A bondman or serf.
- A freedman, ranked below a thane but above a thrall.
Words that rhyme with churl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of churl.
Questions about saying churl
How do you pronounce churl?
Say CHURL. The American pronunciation is /tʃɝl/. In British English it is /tʃɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churl?
Churl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHURL.
Is churl 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 /tʃɜːl/ (CHURL).