How to Pronounce Child

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

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Letters

/t͡ʃaɪld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “child”

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

What does child mean?

noun

  1. A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

    “Go easy on him: he is but a child.”

  2. (specifically) A female child, a girl.

noun

  1. A child of noble birth.
  2. The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.

Words that rhyme with child

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wildmildbeguiledreviledriledreconciledsmiledbrainchildpiledcompiledstyledexiled

Related words

youngsterbabyboygirltiddlerminornippershaver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "child"?▾

"Child" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "child"?▾

The IPA transcription of "child" is /t͡ʃaɪld/.

What does "child" mean?▾

Child: A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

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