To pronounce "fatherly", say FATH-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FATH-erly
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"fatherly" has 2 syllables: fath-erly. It rhymes with grandfatherly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fatherly" has 2 syllables: fath · erly.
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