How do you pronounce "childless"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ (CHEYELDL-uhs). In British English: /tʃˈaɪldləs/ (CH-eyeldl). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ (CHEYELDL-uhs). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪldləs/ (CH-eyeldl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪldləs/ (CHEYELDL-uhs), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪldləs/ (CH-eyeldl).

How to Pronounce "childless"

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childless

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/ˈtʃaɪldləs/

CHEYELDL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

tʃaɪldlchild·əsless

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