How to Pronounce Stillbirth

To pronounce "stillbirth", say STILLB-irth — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

STILLB-irth

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💡 Tip for remembering “stillbirth”

"stillbirth" has 2 syllables: stillb-irth.

What does stillbirth mean?

noun

  1. The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth.
  2. (modern medicine) The birth of a dead fetus after 20 weeks of gestation.

Related words

miscarriagestillbornunbirthnonbirthfreebirthdeathlingbirthlessnessdeath

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How many syllables are in "stillbirth"?▾

"Stillbirth" has 2 syllables: stillb · irth.

What does "stillbirth" mean?▾

Stillbirth: The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth.

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