How to pronounce brainchild
Say it like BRAYN-chyld. Brainchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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- BRAYN
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainchild pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- chyldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brainchild
American and British speakers say brainchild in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld/ in the US and /ˈbreɪntʃaɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYN-chyld.
What does brainchild mean?
- A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.“The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries.”
- To think up (an idea or innovation); to come up with.
Where does brainchild come from?
From brain + child.
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Questions about saying brainchild
How do you pronounce brainchild?
Say BRAYN-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪntʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainchild?
Brainchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · chyld.
Do Americans and Brits say brainchild the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪntʃaɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.