How to pronounce dreamchild
Say it like DREEM-chyld. Dreamchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM).
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- DREEM
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamchild pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chyldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamchild
American and British speakers say dreamchild in essentially the same way: /ˈdrimtʃaɪld/ in the US and /ˈdriːmtʃaɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREEM-chyld.
What does dreamchild mean?
- Something produced or established as a result of someone's imagination or personal efforts.
Where does dreamchild come from?
From dream + child.
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Questions about saying dreamchild
How do you pronounce dreamchild?
Say DREEM-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimtʃaɪld/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmtʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamchild?
Dreamchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREEM). Broken into parts: DREEM · chyld.
Do Americans and Brits say dreamchild the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrimtʃaɪld/ and the British form is /ˈdriːmtʃaɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.