To pronounce "brainchild", say BRAINCH-ild — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/
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"brainchild" has 2 syllables: brainch-ild. It rhymes with wild and mild, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries.”
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"Brainchild" has 2 syllables: brainch · ild.
The IPA transcription of "brainchild" is /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/.
Brainchild: A creation, original idea, or innovation, usually used to indicate the originators
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