Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

great-grandfather

/ɡɹˌeɪtɡɹˈændfˌɑðɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables
great--grand-fa-ther
IPA
/ɡɹˌeɪtɡɹˈændfˌɑðɚ/
25
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The father of one's grandparent.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From great- + grandfather.

Inflected Forms

great-grandfathers (plural) great grandfather (alternative)

Phrases

great-grandfather-in-law great-grandchild great-granddaughter great-grandmother great-grandparent great-grandson

Frequently Paired Words

grandfather grandmother grandparent great-grandchild great-granddaughter great-grandmother great-grandparent great-grandson

Synonyms

besaiel great-grandpa

Rhymes With

grandfather

Questions

How do you pronounce great-grandfather?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡɹˌeɪtɡɹˈændfˌɑðɚ/.
What does great-grandfather mean?
The father of one's grandparent.
Where does great-grandfather come from?
From great- + grandfather.

How to pronounce great-grandfather

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