How to Pronounce "granddaddy"
word
/ˈɡɹænˌdædi/
GRAN-da-dee
/ɡɹˈændɐdˌi/
GRAN-duh-dee
Definition
A familiar or affectionate word for grandfather. Also used informally to refer to the original or most important example of something (e.g., the granddaddy of all festivals).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɹænˌdædi/
British English
/ɡɹˈændɐdˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAN-da-dee
UK
GRAN-duh-dee
Listen in Context
My granddaddy tells great stories.
We visited my granddaddy on Sunday.
My granddaddy loves fishing at the lake.
Granddaddy always has some funny advice when I call him.