To pronounce "paternity", say PAT-ern-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAT-ern-ity
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"paternity" has 3 syllables: pat-ern-ity. It rhymes with fraternity and eternity, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paternity" has 3 syllables: pat · ern · ity.
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