How to Pronounce "fathering"
word
ˈfɑðɝɪŋ
FAH-thur-ing
fˈɑːðəɹɪŋ
FAH-thuh-ring
Definition
The act of being the biological father of a child, or taking on the role of a father by caring for and raising a child.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑðɝɪŋ
British English
fˈɑːðəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAH-thur-ing
UK
FAH-thuh-ring
Listen in Context
He dreamed of fathering many children someday.
Fathering a child comes with great responsibility.
He takes fathering very seriously and spends time with his kids.
For him, fathering wasn’t just about biology; it meant being there every day.