How to pronounce pa
Say it like PAH. Pa is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pa
American and British speakers say pa in essentially the same way: /pɑ/ in the US and /pɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH.
What does pa mean?
- an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
- a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead
- a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
Where does pa come from?
Clipping of papa.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pa.
Questions about saying pa
How do you pronounce pa?
Say PAH. The American pronunciation is /pɑ/. In British English it is /pɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pa?
Pa is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAH.
Do Americans and Brits say pa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɑ/ and the British form is /pɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.