American English

How to pronounce grandchild

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GRAANchaild

/ˈgɹænˌʧaɪld̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the child of your son or daughter

What to listen for

“Grandchild” is commonly pronounced /ˈgɹænˌʧaɪɫd̚/. You may also hear /ˈgɹænd̚ˌʧaɪɫd̚/ when the /d/ is clearly pronounced.

Common pronunciation/ˈgɹænˌʧaɪɫd̚/
Variant with a clear /d//ˈgɹænd̚ˌʧaɪɫd̚/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

noun

the child of your son or daughter

My first grandchild was born in May.

She visits her grandchildren every Sunday.

Good to know

Grandchild can mean a boy or a girl. Use grandson or granddaughter when you need to say which.

Common phrases & grammar

first grandchild · only grandchild · newborn grandchild · visit your grandchild

someone's grandchild

the grandchild of + someone

Related words & forms

The plural is grandchildren, not grandchilds.