How to Pronounce "paternal"
word
pəˈtɝnəɫ
puh-TUR-nuhl
pətˈɜːnəl
puh-TUR-nuhl
Definition
Related to a father or coming from the father's side of the family. It can also describe fatherly qualities or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɝnəɫ
British English
pətˈɜːnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TUR-nuhl
UK
puh-TUR-nuhl
Listen in Context
He spends a lot of time with his paternal grandmother.
My paternal uncle lives in Mexico.
She inherited a ring from her paternal side.
He has a very paternal way of looking out for his friends.