How to pronounce Eucharist
Say it like YOO-kuh-rust. Eucharist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Eucharist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- kuh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eucharist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Eucharist
American and British speakers say Eucharist in essentially the same way: /ˈjukərəst/ in the US and /ˈjuːkərəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-kuh-rust.
What does Eucharist mean?
- A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, with the physical forms of bread and usually wine which are believed by certain denominations to become Christ himself or to host his spiritual presence.
- A Christian religious service in which this sacrament is enacted.
- The substances received during this sacrament, namely the bread and wine, seen as Christ’s body and blood.
Questions about saying Eucharist
How do you pronounce Eucharist?
Say YOO-kuh-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈjukərəst/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eucharist?
Eucharist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · kuh · rust.
Do Americans and Brits say Eucharist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjukərəst/ and the British form is /ˈjuːkərəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.