Pronunciation: [ʌnbˈɔːn t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
The spelling of "unborn child" is straightforward when considering phonetics. The word begins with the "uh" sound as in "under," followed by "n" and "b" sounds. The "o" and "r" sounds are next, pronounced as in "or" and "rice," respectively. Finally, the "n" and "ch" sounds complete the word, as in "new" and "chair," respectively. IPA phonetic transcription for this word is: ˌʌnˈbɔrn tʃaɪld.
Unborn child refers to a developing human being who is yet to be born and is still in the mother's womb during the gestational period. The term encompasses the period from conception until delivery, encompassing the various stages of fetal development. It is used to denote the potential or future baby prior to birth.
An unborn child begins its existence after the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, when the resulting zygote starts dividing and growing. As the pregnancy progresses, the zygote transforms into an embryo, and later into a fetus. During this time, the unborn child undergoes significant physiological changes and organ development, gradually acquiring the characteristics and features of a fully-formed human being with the potential to live outside the mother's body.
The concept of an unborn child holds great significance in discussions related to reproductive rights, medical ethics, and legal frameworks surrounding abortion and fetal rights. Opinions on when personhood or legal rights should be attributed to an unborn child vary across different cultures, societies, and legal systems. While some consider the unborn child as having legal rights and protection from the moment of conception, others may assign rights at different stages of gestation, or prioritize the rights and autonomy of the pregnant woman.
Overall, the term unborn child refers to the prenatal state of human development and acknowledges the potentiality of a fetus becoming a fully-formed baby after birth.
The word "unborn child" is composed of two elements: "un-" and "born".
1. "Un-" is a prefix in English, derived from Old English and ultimately from Proto-Germanic. It denotes negation or the absence of something. It is frequently used to create words with a negative or opposite meaning. For example, "unhappy" means not happy, "unfair" means not fair, and so on.
2. "Born" comes from the Old English word "boren", which is the past participle of the verb "beran" meaning "to bear, carry". It is related to the Old High German word "boran" and the Gothic word "baíran". The term "born" denotes the process of coming into existence or being brought forth by one's mother.
