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