Why is "church" spelled this way?

Discover the logic behind this word and learn how understanding spelling patterns can transform your writing confidence.

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Step 1: Syllable Breakdown

churchAll first soundsEach letter makes their first sound.

Step 2: Words Spelt From church

Step 3: Putting It All Together

church- A building used for public Christian worship.

Spelling Notes

The word 'church' has a unique sound combination. The 'ch' makes a 'ch' sound, and the 'ur' makes the 'er' sound as in 'turn'. The final 'ch' sound is also represented by 'ch'. Understanding that 'ch' can represent the 'ch' sound at the beginning and end of the word, and 'ur' makes the 'er' sound, helps you spell 'church' confidently.

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