How to Pronounce Dah

To pronounce "dah", say DAH — one syllable, IPA /dɑː/. 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

/dɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dah”

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

Sounds exactly like: duh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dah mean?

noun

  1. The spoken representation of a dash in radio and telegraph Morse code.

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Words that rhyme with dah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

theaduhuhpooh-bahmaharajasyncopaluh-huhdepardieusuhencartaminolta

Related words

dashyesdityeahzipdoodhacoo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dah"?▾

"Dah" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dah" is /dɑː/.

What does "dah" mean?▾

Dah: The spoken representation of a dash in radio and telegraph Morse code.

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