How to Pronounce "papa"
word
/ˈpɑˌpə/
PAH-puh
/pɐpˈɑː/
puh-PAH
Definition
'Papa' is an informal or affectionate word for someone's father. It can also mean the Pope, especially in historical, religious, or foreign-language contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑˌpə/
British English
/pɐpˈɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-puh
UK
puh-PAH
Listen in Context
My papa reads to me every night.
The children ran to Papa when he came home.
Many people came to see the Papa in Rome.
I used to sit on Papa's lap and listen to his stories.