Father: how to say it, spell it and use it
father
/ˈfɑːðər/
Short answer
The English word father is pronounced /ˈfɑːðər/. It is spelled F-A-T-H-E-R and has 6 letters. With a or an: a father. The plural is fathers.
Example sentence
My father drives the car.
Key facts
- English
- father
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfɑːðər/
- With a or an
- a father
- Plural
- fathers
- Spelling
- F-A-T-H-E-R
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce father?
Father is pronounced /ˈfɑːðər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell father?
Father is spelled F-A-T-H-E-R. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of father?
The plural of father is fathers.
Do you say a or an before father?
Say a father.
How do you use father in a sentence?
For example: My father drives the car.
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