How to pronounce grandpa
Say it like GRAND-pah. Grandpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- pah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandpa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grandpa
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAND-pah.
What does grandpa mean?
- the father of your father or mother
Where does grandpa come from?
From grand- + pa, after grandfather.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying grandpa
How do you pronounce grandpa?
Say GRAND-pah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌpɑ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændˌpɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandpa?
Grandpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · pah.
Is grandpa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrændˌpɑː/ (GRAND-pah).