Mother: how to say it, spell it and use it
mother
/ˈmʌðər/
Short answer
The English word mother is pronounced /ˈmʌðər/. It is spelled M-O-T-H-E-R and has 6 letters. With a or an: a mother. The plural is mothers.
Example sentence
My mother cooks dinner.
Key facts
- English
- mother
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmʌðər/
- With a or an
- a mother
- Plural
- mothers
- Spelling
- M-O-T-H-E-R
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce mother?
Mother is pronounced /ˈmʌðər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell mother?
Mother is spelled M-O-T-H-E-R. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of mother?
The plural of mother is mothers.
Do you say a or an before mother?
Say a mother.
How do you use mother in a sentence?
For example: My mother cooks dinner.
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