To pronounce "childbirth", say CHILDB-irth — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"childbirth" has 2 syllables: childb-irth. It rhymes with mirth and berth, if that helps it stick.
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"Childbirth" has 2 syllables: childb · irth.
Childbirth: The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.
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