How to Pronounce "fatherless"
word
ˈfɑðɝɫəs
FAH-thur-luhs
fˈɑːðələs
FAH-thuh-luhs
Definition
Describes a person, usually a child, who does not have a living father or whose father is absent from their life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑðɝɫəs
British English
fˈɑːðələs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAH-thur-luhs
UK
FAH-thuh-luhs
Listen in Context
He grew up fatherless after his dad passed away.
Many fatherless children need extra support at school.
The novel tells the story of a fatherless boy.
Being fatherless was tough, but his mother did her best for him.