How to pronounce childe
Say it like CHILD. Childe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of childe
American and British speakers say childe in essentially the same way: /tʃɪld/ in the US and /tʃɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHILD.
What does childe mean?
- A child of noble birth.
- The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.
- A vampire who was turned by another vampire (the childe's sire) in a particular way.
Where does childe come from?
From Old English ċild.
Words that rhyme with childe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of childe.
Questions about saying childe
How do you pronounce childe?
Say CHILD. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪld/. In British English it is /tʃɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childe?
Childe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHILD.
Do Americans and Brits say childe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪld/ and the British form is /tʃɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.