How to Pronounce "childbirth"
word
/ˈtʃaɪɫdˌbɝθ/
CHYLD-berth
/tʃˈaɪldbɜːθ/
CHYLD-burth
Definition
The process of giving birth to a baby; when a baby comes out of its mother’s body.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃaɪɫdˌbɝθ/
British English
/tʃˈaɪldbɜːθ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHYLD-berth
UK
CHYLD-burth
Listen in Context
Her childbirth was quick and safe.
Many women feel nervous before childbirth.
Doctors help mothers during childbirth.
She took special classes to prepare for childbirth.