Child: how to say it, spell it and use it
child
/tʃaɪld/
Short answer
The English word child is pronounced /tʃaɪld/. It is spelled C-H-I-L-D and has 5 letters. With a or an: a child. The plural is children.
Example sentence
The child is happy.
Irregular plural: one child, two children.
Key facts
- English
- child
- Pronunciation
- /tʃaɪld/
- With a or an
- a child
- Plural
- children
- Spelling
- C-H-I-L-D
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce child?
Child is pronounced /tʃaɪld/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell child?
Child is spelled C-H-I-L-D. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of child?
The plural of child is children.
Do you say a or an before child?
Say a child.
How do you use child in a sentence?
For example: The child is happy.
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