How to pronounce childless
Say it like CHYLD-lus. Childless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of childless
American and British speakers say childless in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLD-lus.
What does childless mean?
- Not having any children.
Where does childless come from?
From Middle English childles; equivalent to child + -less.
Questions about saying childless
How do you pronounce childless?
Say CHYLD-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldləs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childless?
Childless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say childless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.