Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

childcare

/tʃˈaɪldkˌɛɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.40 in modern English

Syllables
child-care
IPA
/tʃˈaɪldkˌɛɹ/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.

Uncountable

noun

A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

Countable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From child + care.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

childcares (plural) child-care (alternative) child care (alternative)

Phrases

wraparound childcare

Synonyms

child care

Questions

How do you pronounce childcare?
The recorded pronunciation is /tʃˈaɪldkˌɛɹ/.
What does childcare mean?
The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
Where does childcare come from?
From child + care.

How to pronounce childcare

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