How to pronounce childish
Say it like CHYLE-dish. Childish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLE).
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- CHYLE
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of childish
American and British speakers say childish in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLE-dish.
What does childish mean?
- indicating a lack of maturity“childish tantrums”“infantile behavior”
Where does childish come from?
From Middle English childisch, from Old English ċildisċ.
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Questions about saying childish
How do you pronounce childish?
Say CHYLE-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childish?
Childish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLE). Broken into parts: CHYLE · dish.
Do Americans and Brits say childish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.