How to pronounce dads
Say it like DADZ. Dads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DADZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DADZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dads
American and British speakers say dads in essentially the same way: /dædz/ in the US and /dædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DADZ.
What does dads mean?
- plural of dad How to pronounce dad
Words that sound like dads
- dad's
Questions about saying dads
How do you pronounce dads?
Say DADZ. The American pronunciation is /dædz/. In British English it is /dædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dads?
Dads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DADZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dædz/ and the British form is /dædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dads?
Dads sounds the same as dad's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.