How to pronounce parentage
Say it like PER-un-tuj. Parentage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəntədʒ/PER-un-tuj
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- PER
- un
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parentage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does parentage mean?
noun
- The identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.
- The social quality of one's class in society.
- Origin; derivation.
Where does parentage come from?
From Middle French, from Old French parentage.
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Questions about saying parentage
How do you pronounce parentage?
Say PER-un-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəntədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parentage?
Parentage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · un · tuj.