How to Pronounce "midwives"
word
ˈmɪdˌwaɪvz
MID-wyvz
mˈɪdwaɪvz
MID-wyvz
Definition
Women who are trained to help other women give birth and care for mothers and newborns during childbirth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdˌwaɪvz
British English
mˈɪdwaɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-wyvz
UK
MID-wyvz
Listen in Context
Midwives help deliver babies.
Some women prefer to give birth with midwives instead of doctors.
In many villages, midwives provide important health care.
Midwives are trained to handle emergencies during childbirth.