word
Child
Chyld
/ˈtʃaɪld/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
child
Dictionary meaning
A young person of either sex.
Examples
- The author writes books for children.
- The family had one child.
Synonyms: nestling
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Child” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction