English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dad Pronunciation
Dad is pronounced DAD, IPA /ˈdæd/.
DAD
US /ˈdæd/ · UK /ˈdæd/
Syllables: DAD (1 syllable)
noun: An informal word for a father.
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Dad in a Sentence
- My dad still drives the same van.
- Ask your dad whether he needs a lift.
- He became a dad for the third time in June.
Common Mispronunciations of Dad
Not DAHD
The a is the flat, front vowel of cat, which is why the word rhymes with sad.
Not DED
Drop the jaw lower than you would for dead, since the a of cat sits further forward and lower than the e of bed.
Tip: Dad, dads and daddy all hold that same short vowel.
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