How to pronounce childminder
Say it like CHYLD-myne-der. Childminder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- myne
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childminder 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.
- myneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of childminder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHYLD-myne-duh.
What does childminder mean?
- A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.
Where does childminder come from?
From child + minder.
Questions about saying childminder
How do you pronounce childminder?
Say CHYLD-myne-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childminder?
Childminder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · myne · der.
Is childminder 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 /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndə/ (CHYLD-myne-duh).