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Father

/ˈfɑːðə/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Father

noun

Meaning: The man who looks after you and loves you, like Daddy.

Full meaning: A male parent.

Phonics sounds: f-a-th-er — blend them together!

Example: “My father reads me a story at night.”

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

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