once a woman, twice a child

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How do you pronounce once a woman, twice a child?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌwʌn(t)s‿ə ˈwʊmən ˌtwaɪs‿ə ˈt͡ʃaɪld/.

What does once a woman, twice a child mean?

A woman is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when she deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.

Where does once a woman, twice a child come from?

From once a man, twice a child.

How to pronounce once a woman, twice a child

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