How Do You Spell UNCHILDLIKE?

Pronunciation: [ʌnt͡ʃˈa͡ɪldla͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "unchildlike" is spelled as /ʌnˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/. The prefix "un-" negates the meaning of the word, and the root word "childlike" refers to the characteristics of a child. The spelling follows the English rules of combining the prefix and the root word to form a new word. The phonetic transcription indicates the stress on the first syllable and the proper pronunciation of the word. "Unchildlike" describes behavior, actions or mannerisms that are not typical of a child.

Common Misspellings for UNCHILDLIKE

• ynchildlike
• hnchildlike
• jnchildlike
• inchildlike
• 8nchildlike
• 7nchildlike
• ubchildlike
• umchildlike
• ujchildlike
• uhchildlike
• unxhildlike
• unvhildlike
• unfhildlike
• undhildlike
• uncgildlike
• uncbildlike
• uncnildlike
• uncjildlike
• uncuildlike
• uncyildlike

Etymology of UNCHILDLIKE

The word unchildlike is a compound word formed by combining the prefix un- with the word childlike.

The prefix un- is a common prefix in the English language, derived from Old English and ultimately from the Germanic language family. It is used to indicate negation or reversal, suggesting the absence or opposite of a particular quality.

The word childlike derives from the noun child, which can be traced back to Old English cild and ultimately to the Proto-Germanic kiltham. Childlike is an adjective formed by adding the suffix -like to child, meaning having the qualities or characteristics of a child.

Therefore, unchildlike means not having the qualities or characteristics of a child or not resembling a child.