How to Pronounce Children

To pronounce "children", say CHILDR-en — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “children”

"children" has 2 syllables: childr-en. It rhymes with grandchildren and schoolchildren, if that helps it stick.

What does children 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.

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Words that rhyme with children

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grandchildrenschoolchildrenstepchildren

Related words

adolescentsageagesbabesbabiesbabybambinobarn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "children"?▾

"Children" has 2 syllables: childr · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "children"?▾

The IPA transcription of "children" is /[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən]/.

What does "children" mean?▾

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

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