How do you pronounce "childhood"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/ (CHEYELD-huud). In British English: /tʃˈaɪldhˌʊd/ (CH-eyeldh). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/ (CHEYELD-huud). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪldhʊd/ (CH-eyeldh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/ (CHEYELD-huud), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪldhˌʊd/ (CH-eyeldh).

How to Pronounce "childhood"

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childhood

/ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/

CHEYELD-huud

Syllable Breakdown

tʃaɪldchild·hʊdhood

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