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UK//maɪ waɪf ɪs ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ//US//maɪ waɪf ɪs ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ//

Meaning of My wife's expecting

Indicates that a wife is pregnant and will have a baby.

In simple words: My wife is going to have a baby.

My wife's expecting in a sentence

  • My wife's expecting, so we're preparing the nursery.
  • When my wife said, 'My wife's expecting', everyone congratulated us.
  • I can't believe my wife's expecting; we just found out last week!
  • My wife's expecting, and we already picked out names for the baby.

How to use My wife's expecting

Use this phrase in casual conversations when discussing a pregnancy. It's mildly formal and can be used in both social and family settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Remember it as 'my wife is expecting a delivery' – the delivery of a baby!

Related words

Collocations with My wife's expecting

  • expecting a child
  • expecting a baby
  • my wife is expecting

Synonyms for My wife's expecting

Common mistakes with My wife's expecting

  • Confusing 'expecting' with other unrelated meanings.
  • Changing 'expecting' to 'expecting a' which sounds awkward.
  • Using 'my wife is pregnant' instead of 'my wife's expecting' in informal contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about My wife's expecting

What does My wife's expecting mean?

My wife is going to have a baby.

What is the definition of My wife's expecting?

Indicates that a wife is pregnant and will have a baby.

How do you use My wife's expecting in a sentence?

My wife's expecting, so we're preparing the nursery.

Can you give another example of My wife's expecting?

When my wife said, 'My wife's expecting', everyone congratulated us.

What are synonyms for My wife's expecting?

Common alternatives include pregnant, with child, carrying a baby.

What words go with My wife's expecting?

It commonly pairs with expecting a child, expecting a baby, my wife is expecting.

What are common mistakes when using My wife's expecting?

Confusing 'expecting' with other unrelated meanings. Changing 'expecting' to 'expecting a' which sounds awkward. Using 'my wife is pregnant' instead of 'my wife's expecting' in informal contexts.

How do you pronounce My wife's expecting?

US: //maɪ waɪf ɪs ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ//, UK: //maɪ waɪf ɪs ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use My wife's expecting?

Use this phrase in casual conversations when discussing a pregnancy. It's mildly formal and can be used in both social and family settings.