How to pronounce granddaddy
Say it like GRAN-dad-ee. Granddaddy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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US American/ˈɡrænˌdædi/GRAN-dad-ee
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- GRAN
- dad
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granddaddy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does granddaddy mean?
noun
- A grandfather.
- Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind.
Where does granddaddy come from?
From grand- + daddy.
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Questions about saying granddaddy
How do you pronounce granddaddy?
Say GRAN-dad-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænˌdædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granddaddy?
Granddaddy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · dad · ee.