How do you pronounce parental?

parental is pronounced as /pəˈrɛntəl/.

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parental

👨‍👩‍👧parental

adjective

/pəˈrɛntəl/

parentage parenthesis

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example Sentences

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

Example Expressions

parental control

Synonyms

maternal, paternal, caregiving, protective, nurturing

Antonyms

childish, immature

Collocations

parental guidance, parental love, parental control, parental support

More Example Sentences

Parental supervision of children's social media use is extremely important.

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