How to pronounce grandchild
Say it like GRAND-chyld. Grandchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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US American/ˈɡrændˌtʃaɪld/GRAND-chyld
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- GRAND
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandchild pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chyldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does grandchild mean?
noun
- A child of someone's child.
Where does grandchild come from?
From grand- + child.
Questions about saying grandchild
How do you pronounce grandchild?
Say GRAND-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌtʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandchild?
Grandchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · chyld.