How Do You Spell PARTURIOUS?
Pronunciation: [pˈɑːt͡ʃəɹɪəs] (IPA) 
The word "Parturious" is often misspelled as "parturient" because of its obscure usage. It is actually derived from the Latin root "parturire" which means "to be in labor". The correct pronunciation is /pɑːrtjʊərɪəs/ with emphasis on the second syllable. The "partur-" part of the word is pronounced as "paht-yuhr" with a silent "e" at the end, and "-ious" is pronounced as "-ee-uhs". "Parturious" is commonly used in medical terminology and refers to the act of giving birth or being in labor.
