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nephew

The correct spelling is nephew.

How to pronounce nephew

/ˈnɛf.ju/
noun

IPA: /ˈnɛf.ju/

Say it like: Nef-ew

The correct spelling is nephew. A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).
  2. 2.A son of one's child.

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