How to Pronounce "give birth"
expression
GIV BURTH
giv BURTH
Definition
To have a baby; to deliver a child from a mother's body. Used when talking about childbirth in both humans and animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈbɝθ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /bˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV BURTH
UK
giv BURTH
Listen in Context
She will give birth next month.
Cows give birth to calves in the spring.
Many women give birth in hospitals.
She was in labor for hours before she finally gave birth to a healthy baby girl.