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Mother

/ˈmʌðə/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Mother

noun

Meaning: The lady who looks after you and loves you, like Mummy.

Full meaning: A female parent.

Phonics sounds: m-o-th-er — blend them together!

Example: “My mother makes breakfast every morning.”

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Category: people · Frequency rank: 8 (smaller = more common)

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