To pronounce "pa", say PA — one syllable, IPA /pɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɑː/
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"pa" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.
noun
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pa" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pa" is /pɑː/.
Pa: Father, papa.
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