How to pronounce childer
Say it like CHIL-der. Childer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL).
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- CHIL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of childer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIL-duh.
What does childer mean?
- Plural of child. How to pronounce child
- Plural of childe (“self-turned vampire”). How to pronounce childe
- A child.
Where does childer come from?
From Middle English childer, childre, from Old English ċildra, ċildru.
Questions about saying childer
How do you pronounce childer?
Say CHIL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪldər/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childer?
Childer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIL). Broken into parts: CHIL · der.
Is childer 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 /ˈtʃɪldə/ (CHIL-duh).