How to Pronounce Wunderkind

To pronounce "wunderkind", say WUND-erk-ind — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wunderkind”

"wunderkind" has 3 syllables: wund-erk-ind. It rhymes with refined and chagrined, if that helps it stick.

What does wunderkind mean?

noun

  1. A child prodigy; a phenom.
  2. A highly talented or gifted individual; one who is successful at a young age.

Words that rhyme with wunderkind

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedchagrinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindrescindstreamlined

Related words

wonderchildwonderkidprodigysuperkidmonstermarvelsuperchildsign

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wunderkind"?▾

"Wunderkind" has 3 syllables: wund · erk · ind.

What is the IPA transcription of "wunderkind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wunderkind" is /ˈvʊn.də.kɪnd/.

What does "wunderkind" mean?▾

Wunderkind: A child prodigy; a phenom.

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