How do you pronounce paternity?

paternity is pronounced as /pəˈtɜːrnəti/.

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paternity

👶paternity

noun

/pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternal path

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example Sentences

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

Example Expressions

paternity leave

Synonyms

fatherhood, parenthood, progenitorship

Antonyms

maternity, orphanhood

Collocations

paternity test, paternity leave, claim paternity, establish paternity

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