How to pronounce granddad
Say it like GRAN-dad. Granddad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- dad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granddad 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.
American vs British pronunciation of granddad
American and British speakers say granddad in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrænˌdæd/ in the US and /ˈɡrænˌdæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-dad.
What does granddad mean?
- grandfather
- A familiar or disparaging term of address to an old man.“Hey! Get out of my way, granddad!”
Where does granddad come from?
From grand- + dad (“father”).
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Words that rhyme with granddad
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Words that sound like granddad
Questions about saying granddad
How do you pronounce granddad?
Say GRAN-dad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænˌdæd/. In British English it is /ˈɡrænˌdæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granddad?
Granddad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · dad.
Do Americans and Brits say granddad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrænˌdæd/ and the British form is /ˈɡrænˌdæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as granddad?
Granddad sounds the same as grandad in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.