The word "matherly" is spelled with the letters "m-a-t-h-e-r-l-y". Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈmæðərli/. The first syllable "ma" is pronounced as "mæ", the second syllable "ther" is pronounced as "ðər", and the third syllable "ly" is pronounced as "li". The "th" sound in the second syllable is voiced dental fricative /ð/. The word "matherly" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is related to or resembling a mother in character or behavior.