Mother
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A female parent; a woman who has given birth to or raised a child.
“My mother taught me how to cook her famous lasagna recipe.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmʌðə/
Syllables
moth·er
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Very common word with TH combination.
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Worth 11 points; H adds value to common letters.
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