To pronounce "parturition", say PART-ur-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/
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"parturition" has 4 syllables: part-ur-it-ion.
noun
"Parturition" has 4 syllables: part · ur · it · ion.
The IPA transcription of "parturition" is /ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/.
Parturition: The act of giving birth; childbirth.
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