How to pronounce fatherhood
Say it like FAH-ther-huud. Fatherhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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- FAH
- ther
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatherhood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of fatherhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thuh-huud.
What does fatherhood mean?
- The state of being a father (biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, foster father; sometimes the biological father specifically).
Where does fatherhood come from?
From Middle English faderhode, fadirhode, fadirhede, equivalent to father + -hood.
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Questions about saying fatherhood
How do you pronounce fatherhood?
Say FAH-ther-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑðɚˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatherhood?
Fatherhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · ther · huud.
Is fatherhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ (FAH-thuh-huud).