How to pronounce childlike
Say it like CHYLD-lyke. Childlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childlike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of childlike
American and British speakers say childlike in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLD-lyke.
What does childlike mean?
- Innocent and trustful; credulous; artless.
- Of, like, or suitable for a child.
Where does childlike come from?
From child + -like.
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Questions about saying childlike
How do you pronounce childlike?
Say CHYLD-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childlike?
Childlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say childlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.