Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪldz] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word that refers to a single offspring is "child", not "childs". The pronunciation is /tʃaɪld/ with a voiced "ch" sound at the beginning, followed by a long "i" sound and ending with a "d" sound. This word does not follow the usual English rules for pluralization, which would be "children". It is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation to convey clear communication and proper grammar.
The word "childs" is a variant of the word "child's", which is the possessive form of the noun "child". The etymology of "child" can be traced back to Old English. It originates from the Proto-Germanic word "kildaz", which meant "womb" or "fetus". This ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "kel-", meaning "to give birth" or "to bring forth". Over time, "child" evolved to refer specifically to a young human being. The addition of the apostrophe and the letter "s" in "child's" creates the possessive form, indicating that something belongs to or is associated with the child.
