How to pronounce Bagdad
Say it like BAG-dad. Bagdad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagdad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Bagdad
American and British speakers say Bagdad in essentially the same way: /ˈbæɡdæd/ in the US and /ˈbæɡdæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAG-dad.
What does Bagdad mean?
- Dated spelling of Baghdad: the capital city of Iraq.
Questions about saying Bagdad
How do you pronounce Bagdad?
Say BAG-dad. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡdæd/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡdæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bagdad?
Bagdad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · dad.
Do Americans and Brits say Bagdad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæɡdæd/ and the British form is /ˈbæɡdæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.