How to Pronounce Church

To pronounce "church", say CHURCH — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “church”

"church" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lurch and perch, if that helps it stick.

What does church mean?

noun

  1. A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

    “There is a lovely little church in the valley.”

  2. Christians collectively seen as a single spiritual community; Christianity.

    “These worshippers make up the Church of Christ.”

verb

  1. To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple).
  2. To educate someone religiously, as in in a church.

Synonyms

chapelkirkcongregation

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Words that rhyme with church

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lurchperchsmirchresearch

Related words

christianitychapelparishcathedralanglicanpriestecclesiastical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "church"?▾

"Church" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "church"?▾

The IPA transcription of "church" is /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/.

What does "church" mean?▾

Church: A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

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