How to Pronounce Childlike

To pronounce "childlike", say CHILDL-ik-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “childlike”

"childlike" has 3 syllables: childl-ik-e. It rhymes with strike and like, if that helps it stick.

What does childlike mean?

adjective

Innocent and trustful; credulous; artless.
Of, like, or suitable for a child.

Synonyms

childish childly credulous unworldly

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Words that rhyme with childlike

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strike like pike tyke dike alike lyke knifelike skrike dislike tike turnpike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "childlike"?▾

"Childlike" has 3 syllables: childl · ik · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "childlike"?▾

The IPA transcription of "childlike" is /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/.

What does "childlike" mean?▾

Childlike: Innocent and trustful; credulous; artless.

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