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How to pronounce church
Say it like this: /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does church mean?
nounA Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.
“There is a lovely little church in the valley.”
Christians collectively seen as a single spiritual community; Christianity; Christendom.
“These worshippers make up the Church of Christ.”
A local group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs, local or general.
“Many young people find their only role models of family life in church.”
verbTo conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple).
To educate someone religiously, as in a church.
intjUsed to express strong agreement.
“– These burritos are the best! – Church!”
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