American English

How to pronounce fatherhood

nounB2
FAHtherhud

/ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The experience and responsibilities of being a father.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The experience and responsibilities of being a father.

Fatherhood changed the way he saw his priorities.

Common phrases & grammar

the experience of fatherhood · the responsibilities of fatherhood