How to Pronounce Childbed

To pronounce "childbed", say CHILDB-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃaɪl(d)bɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʃaɪl(d)bɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “childbed”

"childbed" has 2 syllables: childb-ed.

What does childbed mean?

noun

  1. The final stage of pregnancy; confinement
  2. The bed in which a baby is born

Related words

lying-inparturiencytravaillabourconfinementlaborchildbirthenfantement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "childbed"?▾

"Childbed" has 2 syllables: childb · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "childbed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "childbed" is /ˈtʃaɪl(d)bɛd/.

What does "childbed" mean?▾

Childbed: The final stage of pregnancy; confinement

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