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parenthood

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈperənthʊd/ · UK /ˈpeərənthʊd/

parenthood means: The state of being a mother or father, with the responsibilities of caring for children.

noun

BEING A PARENTB2

The state of being a mother or father, with the responsibilities of caring for children.

  • Parenthood changed her life.
  • They discussed the challenges of parenthood before having a baby.
  • Nothing had prepared him for the joys of parenthood.

Common phrases: joys of parenthood, prepare for parenthood

Questions about parenthood

What does parenthood mean?

The state of being a mother or father, with the responsibilities of caring for children.

What is parenthood in other languages?

Türkçe: ebeveynlik · Español: paternidad · Français: parentalité · Deutsch: Elternschaft · Italiano: genitorialità · 日本語: 親であること

How do you pronounce parenthood?

In American English /ˈperənthʊd/; in British English /ˈpeərənthʊd/.

How do you use parenthood in a sentence?

Parenthood changed her life. They discussed the challenges of parenthood before having a baby.

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