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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

granddad

/ɡɹˈændˌæd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English

Syllables
grand-dad
IPA
/ɡɹˈændˌæd/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

grandfather

British usage; Informal

noun

A familiar or disparaging term of address to an old man.

British usage

Example Sentences

  • "Hey! Get out of my way, granddad!"

Etymology

From grand- + dad (“father”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

granddads (plural) grandad (alternative)

Synonyms

gramps granddaddy grandpa grandfather pops grandad

Homonyms

grandad

Rhymes With

grandad had bad add dad glad sad ad mad brad pad control pad

Questions

How do you pronounce granddad?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɹˈændˌæd/.
What does granddad mean?
grandfather
Where does granddad come from?
From grand- + dad (“father”).

How to pronounce granddad

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɡɹˈændˌæd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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