How to pronounce dad
Say it like DAD. Dad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dad
American and British speakers say dad in essentially the same way: /dæd/ in the US and /dæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAD.
What does dad mean?
- an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dad.
Questions about saying dad
How do you pronounce dad?
Say DAD. The American pronunciation is /dæd/. In British English it is /dæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dad?
Dad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAD.
Do Americans and Brits say dad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dæd/ and the British form is /dæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.