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How to say: patronym

Spelling: Patronym Syllables  patronym
US accent
/pˈætɹənˌɪm/
UK accent
/pˈatɹənˌɪm/
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Definition

Definition — a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)

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