How to Pronounce Fatherless

To pronounce "fatherless", say FATH-erl-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

FATH-erl-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “fatherless”

"fatherless" has 3 syllables: fath-erl-ess.

What does fatherless mean?

adjective

  1. Without a (living) father.
  2. Without a known author or inventor.

Related words

parentlessunparentedillegitimateorphanedorphanorphansmotherlessdaddyless

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How many syllables are in "fatherless"?▾

"Fatherless" has 3 syllables: fath · erl · ess.

What does "fatherless" mean?▾

Fatherless: Without a (living) father.

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