How to pronounce birthing
Say it like BUR-thing. Birthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce birthing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUR
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of birthing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-thing.
What does birthing mean?
- The act of giving birth.
- Alternative spelling of berthing.
- present participle and gerund of birth How to pronounce birth
Where does birthing come from?
From birth + -ing.
Words that rhyme with birthing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of birthing.
Questions about saying birthing
How do you pronounce birthing?
Say BUR-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthing?
Birthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · thing.
Is birthing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːθɪŋ/ (BUR-thing).