How do you pronounce "child"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪld/ (CHEYELD). In British English: /tʃˈaɪld/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪld/ (CHEYELD). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪld/ (CH).

Is "child" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪld/ (CHEYELD), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪld/ (CH).

How to Pronounce "child"

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child

/ˈtʃaɪld/

CHEYELD

Syllable Breakdown

tʃaɪldchild

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