How to Pronounce Papa

To pronounce "papa", say PAP-a — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈpɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

papa

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/pəˈpɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “papa”

"papa" has 2 syllables: pap-a. It rhymes with poppa and koppa, if that helps it stick.

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

What does papa mean?

noun

  1. Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
  2. A pet name for one's grandfather.

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Words that rhyme with papa

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poppakoppapoppadomtopauscapahoppachapa

Related words

dadpaterdaddydadapoppapappapops

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "papa"?▾

"Papa" has 2 syllables: pap · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "papa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "papa" is /pəˈpɑː/.

What does "papa" mean?▾

Papa: Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.

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