To pronounce "childish", say CHILD-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
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"childish" has 2 syllables: child-ish. It rhymes with wildish, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Childish" has 2 syllables: child · ish.
The IPA transcription of "childish" is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/.
Childish: Of or suitable for a child.
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