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American English pronunciation
How to pronounce 'father' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "father" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "father"
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- Simple pronunciation
- fah-ther
- IPA transcription
- /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/
- Word frequency
- 288th
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What does "father" mean?
- 1.a male parent of a child
- 2.a man who has given birth to a child
- 3.a man who provides care and protection
Examples of "father" in a sentence
- My father is a doctor.
- He played catch with his father.
- He is a proud father of two children.
How common is "father"?
Father is the 288th most common word in English.
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