Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

godchild

/ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.81 in modern English

Syllables
god-child
IPA
/ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From god- + child.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
  • British English: /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/

Inflected Forms

godchildren (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

godbrother goddaughter godfather godmother godparent godsister godson

Synonyms

godkid

Questions

How do you pronounce godchild?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/.
What does godchild mean?
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.
Where does godchild come from?
From god- + child.

How to pronounce godchild

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “godchild”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “godchild”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “godchild” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.