How to pronounce childrearing
Say it like CHYLD-reer-ing. Childrearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- reer
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childrearing 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.
- reerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of childrearing
American and British speakers say childrearing in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLD-reer-ing.
What does childrearing mean?
- The raising of children; parenting.
Where does childrearing come from?
From child + rearing.
Questions about saying childrearing
How do you pronounce childrearing?
Say CHYLD-reer-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childrearing?
Childrearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · reer · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say childrearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldˌrɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.