To pronounce "dad", say DAD — one syllable, IPA /dæd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dæd/
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"dad" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sad and bad, if that helps it stick.
noun
“His dad was always there for him.”
“Happy Father's Day, Dad!”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dad" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dad" is /dæd/.
Dad: A father, a male parent.
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