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How to Pronounce "mothered"

word

ˈməðɝ
MUH-thurd
mˈʌðəd
MUH-thuhd

Definition

Past tense of 'mother.' To care for someone as a mother would, either by raising a child or giving someone gentle and protective care.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈməðɝ

British English

mˈʌðəd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

MUH-thurd

UK

MUH-thuhd

Listen in Context

She mothered her younger brother when their parents were away.

The puppy was mothered by the older dog.

She mothered three children on her own.

He always felt like his older sister mothered him too much.