How to pronounce grandad
Say it like GRAN-dad. Grandad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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US American/ˈɡrænˌdæd/GRAN-dad
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- GRAN
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does grandad mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of granddad.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with grandad
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Words that sound like grandad
Questions about saying grandad
How do you pronounce grandad?
Say GRAN-dad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænˌdæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandad?
Grandad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · dad.
What words sound the same as grandad?
Grandad sounds the same as granddad in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.