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/

Noun

birthing (plural birthings)

(sometimes attributive) The act of giving birth.
(nautical) Alternative spelling of berthing

Derived terms

Verb

birthing

present participle and gerund of birth

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