How to pronounce motherfather
Say it like MUHTH-er-fah-ther. Motherfather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- fah
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motherfather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of motherfather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-fah-thuh.
What does motherfather mean?
- Euphemistic form of motherfucker.
Where does motherfather come from?
From mother + father, for its phonetic similarity to motherfucker.
Questions about saying motherfather
How do you pronounce motherfather?
Say MUHTH-er-fah-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌfɑðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəˌfɑːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motherfather?
Motherfather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · fah · ther.
Is motherfather 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 /ˈmʌðəˌfɑːðə/ (MUHTH-uh-fah-thuh).