How to pronounce childbed
Say it like CHYLD-bed. Childbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD).
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- CHYLD
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Childbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of childbed
American and British speakers say childbed in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHYLD-bed.
What does childbed mean?
- The final stage of pregnancy; confinement.
- The bed upon which a baby is born.
Where does childbed come from?
From Middle English child bed; equivalent to child + bed.
Questions about saying childbed
How do you pronounce childbed?
Say CHYLD-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in childbed?
Childbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHYLD). Broken into parts: CHYLD · bed.
Do Americans and Brits say childbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪldbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.