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church
Definition:
(nou) one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship (nou) a place for public (especially Christian) worship (nou) a service conducted in a house of worship (nou) the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃɜːtʃ
Examples:
They wanted to deride the church and religion.
The church building became the church hall for the Church of Ascension.
The mason believed in the disestablishment of the church.
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Common mistakes of church pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "church" with a long "u" sound, like in "cute" /ˈtʃuːtʃ/. The correct vowel sound is a short "u" /ʌ/, as in "cup" /ˈkʌp/. Tip: Focus on using the "ur" sound /ɜː/ in "church" /tʃɜːrtʃ/ for clarity.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "chur-CH" instead of the correct "CHUR-ch" /ˈtʃɜːrtʃ/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "church" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first part.
- Overemphasizing "t": Some people pronounce "church" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "churtch" /tʃʌrtʃ/. The "t" should be softer and more blended. Tip: Practice saying "church" quickly to naturally soften the "t" sound.
- Dropping the "ch" sound: Learners may omit the initial "ch" sound, pronouncing it as "urch" /ɜːrtʃ/. This changes the word completely. Tip: Emphasize the "ch" /tʃ/ at the beginning when practicing to ensure it is pronounced correctly.
- Regional variations: Some accents may alter the pronunciation of "church" to sound like "chahch" /tʃɑːtʃ/. While this may be common in certain dialects, it can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Aim for the standard pronunciation /tʃɜːrtʃ/ to be understood universally.