Pronunciation: [wɪð t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
The phrase "with child" in English is pronounced /wɪθ ˈtʃaɪld/ and is used to describe someone who is pregnant. In terms of spelling, the word "with" is spelled with the letter "w" and the sound represented by the IPA symbol /w/. The word "child" is spelled with the letters "c", "h", "i", "l", and "d" and the sounds represented by the IPA symbols /tʃ/, /aɪ/, and /ld/. When put together, the phrase is spelled as "with child."
"With child" is an idiomatic phrase that refers to a woman who is pregnant or in a state of pregnancy. This phrase is typically used as an alternative way of saying "pregnant" or "expecting."
When someone says that a woman is "with child," it implies that she is carrying a developing fetus in her womb. The term "with child" conveys the idea of a woman being in the early stages of creating new life and going through the process of gestating and nurturing the unborn child. It is a more poetic and old-fashioned way of describing someone's pregnancy.
The phrase "with child" originated from Middle English and has been used for centuries, often found in literature, poetry, and religious texts. It carries a sense of reverence and respect for the miracle of life and motherhood.
In modern usage, "with child" might sometimes be seen as an archaic or formal term. More common contemporary expressions include "pregnant" or "expecting a baby." However, "with child" can still be found in certain contexts, such as classical literature, religious discourse, or in situations where a more traditional or euphemistic phrase is preferred.
The phrase "with child" is an idiomatic expression that has been used for centuries to denote pregnancy. The etymology of this phrase can be traced back to Old English. The word "with" comes from the Old English word "wið", which means "against, opposite". And the word "child" has origins in the Old English word "cild", which referred to a young person or offspring.
In the context of pregnancy, the phrase "with child" originally indicated the state of having an offspring developing inside a woman's womb. Over time, it became a common phrase to describe a woman who is expecting a baby.
