parenthood

Questions

How do you pronounce parenthood?

The recorded pronunciation is /pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/.

What does parenthood mean?

The state of being a parent

Where does parenthood come from?

Etymology tree English parent Proto-Indo-European *keyt-der. Proto-Germanic *haiduzder. Proto-West Germanic *-haiduder. Old English -hād Middle English -hede English -hood English parenthood From parent + -hood.

How to pronounce parenthood

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “parenthood”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “parenthood”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “parenthood” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.