word
Parenthood
PEH-ruh-nthuud
/ˈpɛrʌˌnthʊd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
parenthood
Dictionary meaning
The state of being a parent.
Examples
- To everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man.
Synonyms: parentage
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