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"godchild" has 2 syllables: godch-ild.
noun
“Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.”
"Godchild" has 2 syllables: godch · ild.
Godchild: A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.
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