How to pronounce childishness
Say it like CHYLE-dish-nus. Childishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLE).
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- CHYLE
- dish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childishness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of childishness
American and British speakers say childishness in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLE-dish-nus.
What does childishness mean?
- The state or characteristic of being childish.
- Childish behavior.
Where does childishness come from?
From Middle English childishnes, childisnes, equivalent to childish + -ness.
Questions about saying childishness
How do you pronounce childishness?
Say CHYLE-dish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childishness?
Childishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLE). Broken into parts: CHYLE · dish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say childishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.