How to Pronounce La-di-da

To pronounce "la-di-da", say LAD-id-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

LAD-id-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “la-di-da”

"la-di-da" has 3 syllables: lad-id-a.

What does la-di-da mean?

adjective

  1. Of or from the upper class of society.
  2. Affecting upper-class or superior airs.

    “She was all la-di-da, with her nose in the air, and we were all struggling not to laugh because that would be gauche.”

interjection

  1. (mildly) Expression of disdain for pretension or haughtiness.

    “Well la-di-da, aren't you the impressive personage, with a feather in your hair yet.”

  2. Not a care in the world (used in a sing-song voice, for childhood rhymes)

Synonyms

pretentioussnooty

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Related words

hifalutinhighfalutinggrandiosepretentioushoity-toityhighfalutindelhitedakhini

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "la-di-da"?▾

"La-di-da" has 3 syllables: lad · id · a.

What does "la-di-da" mean?▾

La-di-da: Of or from the upper class of society.

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