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How to pronounce daddy

daddy
/ˈdædi/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Daddy, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

Daddy, I can't walk any more. Carry me.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce daddy?

Daddy is pronounced /ˈdædi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in daddy?

Daddy has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in daddy?

The first syllable: /ˈdædi/.

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