How to pronounce liturgy
Say it like LIT-er-jee. Liturgy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- er
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liturgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of liturgy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-jee.
What does liturgy mean?
- A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion; a book in which they are recorded.
- An official worship service of the Christian church.
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Questions about saying liturgy
How do you pronounce liturgy?
Say LIT-er-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɚdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liturgy?
Liturgy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · er · jee.
Is liturgy 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 /ˈlɪtədʒi/ (LIT-uh-jee).