Grandfather: how to say it, spell it and use it
grandfather
/ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
Short answer
The English word grandfather is pronounced /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/. It is spelled G-R-A-N-D-F-A-T-H-E-R and has 11 letters. With a or an: a grandfather. The plural is grandfathers.
Example sentence
My grandfather has a garden.
Key facts
- English
- grandfather
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
- With a or an
- a grandfather
- Plural
- grandfathers
- Spelling
- G-R-A-N-D-F-A-T-H-E-R
- Number of letters
- 11
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce grandfather?
Grandfather is pronounced /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell grandfather?
Grandfather is spelled G-R-A-N-D-F-A-T-H-E-R. It has 11 letters.
What is the plural of grandfather?
The plural of grandfather is grandfathers.
Do you say a or an before grandfather?
Say a grandfather.
How do you use grandfather in a sentence?
For example: My grandfather has a garden.
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