birthing

English

Etymology

From birth +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): (noun) /ˈbɝθ.ɪŋ/, (verb) /ˈbɝð.ɪŋ/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): (noun) /ˈbɜːθ.ɪŋ/, (verb) /ˈbɜːð.ɪŋ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

birthing (plural birthings)

  1. (often attributive) The act of giving birth.
  2. (nautical) Alternative spelling of berthing.

Derived terms

Verb

birthing

  1. present participle and gerund of birth
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