Dad: how to say it, spell it and use it
dad
/dæd/
Short answer
The English word dad is pronounced /dæd/. It is spelled D-A-D and has 3 letters. With a or an: a dad. The plural is dads.
Example sentence
My dad plays with me.
Key facts
- English
- dad
- Pronunciation
- /dæd/
- With a or an
- a dad
- Plural
- dads
- Spelling
- D-A-D
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce dad?
Dad is pronounced /dæd/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell dad?
Dad is spelled D-A-D. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of dad?
The plural of dad is dads.
Do you say a or an before dad?
Say a dad.
How do you use dad in a sentence?
For example: My dad plays with me.
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