How to Pronounce "paternity"
word
pəˈtɝnɪti
puh-TUR-ni-tee
pətˈɜːnɪti
puh-TUR-ni-tee
Definition
The state of being a father, or the fact of being someone's biological male parent. It is also used when talking about legal rights and responsibilities of fathers.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɝnɪti
British English
pətˈɜːnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TUR-ni-tee
UK
puh-TUR-ni-tee
Listen in Context
He requested paternity leave after his child was born.
A paternity test can show who the father is.
The court decided the paternity of the child.
After months of doubt, the couple finally got a paternity test.