How to pronounce childcare
Say it like CHYLD-kair. Childcare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- kair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childcare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of childcare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHYLD-kair.
What does childcare mean?
- The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
- A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.
Where does childcare come from?
From child + care.
Questions about saying childcare
How do you pronounce childcare?
Say CHYLD-kair. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛr/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childcare?
Childcare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · kair.
Is childcare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə/ (CHYLD-kair).