How to pronounce Baghdad
Say it like BAG-dad. Baghdad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Baghdad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAG
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baghdad 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 Baghdad
American and British speakers say Baghdad in essentially the same way: /ˈbæɡdæd/ in the US and /ˈbæɡdæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAG-dad.
What does Baghdad mean?
- The capital city of Iraq.
Questions about saying Baghdad
How do you pronounce Baghdad?
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 Baghdad?
Baghdad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · dad.
Do Americans and Brits say Baghdad 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.