How to Pronounce Daddy

To pronounce "daddy", say DADDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdædi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdædi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “daddy”

"daddy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with caddy and faddy, if that helps it stick.

What does daddy mean?

noun

  1. (usually childish) Father.
  2. A male lover.

verb

  1. To father; to sire.

Synonyms

dadaddaddadaddiopapapapawpop

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Words that rhyme with daddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caddyfaddybaddieladdiegranddaddygaddiaddybaddykhadisadiemaddymaddie

Related words

dadpapapaterdadapoppapappapoppa

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daddy"?▾

"Daddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "daddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daddy" is /ˈdædi/.

What does "daddy" mean?▾

Daddy: (usually childish) Father.

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