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How to pronounce “maternal”
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Pronunciation guide for maternal
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of maternal with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Are We Still Human If Robots Help Raise Our Babies?
babies could similarly expect single-mindedly dedicated maternal care.
- Definition summary
- Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce maternal
Are We Still Human If Robots Help Raise Our Babies?

babies could similarly expect single-mindedly dedicated maternal care.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “maternal”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
- Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
- (anatomy, medicine) Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.
- [Noun]
- (dated, informal) A mother.
- A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.
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