How to pronounce schoolchild
Say it like SKOOL-chyld. Schoolchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- chyld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolchild pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- chyldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolchild
American and British speakers say schoolchild in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌtʃaɪld/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌtʃaɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-chyld.
What does schoolchild mean?
- A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.
Where does schoolchild come from?
From school + child.
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Questions about saying schoolchild
How do you pronounce schoolchild?
Say SKOOL-chyld. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌtʃaɪld/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌtʃaɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolchild?
Schoolchild has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · chyld.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolchild the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌtʃaɪld/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌtʃaɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.