How to pronounce parturition
Say it like par-tyuu-RISH-un. Parturition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH).
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- par
- tyuu
- RISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parturition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parturition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-tyuu-RISH-un.
What does parturition mean?
- The act or process of a mother giving birth.
Where does parturition come from?
From Latin parturitiō (“parturition”), from parturiō, from pariō (“to give birth”).
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Questions about saying parturition
How do you pronounce parturition?
Say par-tyuu-RISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrtjʊˈrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːtjʊˈrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parturition?
Parturition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH). Broken into parts: par · tyuu · RISH · un.
Is parturition 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 /ˌpɑːtjʊˈrɪʃən/ (pah-tyuu-RISH-un).