paternal
How many syllables in paternal?
There are 3 syllables in the word paternal.Divide paternal into syllables:
pa · ter · nal
How to pronounce paternal:
Synonyms for paternal:
benevolent
concerned
fatherlike
fatherliness
fatherly
paternal quality
paternalistic
patriarchal
protective
solicitous
vigilant
Antonyms for paternal:
maternal
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