How to pronounce dada
Say it like DAH-dah. Dada has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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US American/ˈdɑˌdɑ/DAH-dah
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- DAH
- dah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does dada mean?
noun
- Father, dad.
- Alternative letter-case form of Dada (“cultural movement”).
Where does dada come from?
Imitative of a child's first syllables; see dad.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dada
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Questions about saying dada
How do you pronounce dada?
Say DAH-dah. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑˌdɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dada?
Dada has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · dah.