birthing
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): (noun) /ˈbɝθ.ɪŋ/, (verb) /ˈbɝð.ɪŋ/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): (noun) /ˈbɜːθ.ɪŋ/, (verb) /ˈbɜːð.ɪŋ/
Noun[edit]
birthing (plural birthings)
- (sometimes attributive) The act of giving birth.
- (nautical) Alternative spelling of berthing
Derived terms[edit]
Verb[edit]
birthing
- present participle and gerund of birth