How to Pronounce "come to papa"
expression
KUHM tuh PAH-puh
kum too puh-PAH
Definition
An informal, playful phrase used when someone is about to receive something they want or have been waiting for. It suggests eager anticipation, like calling something or someone to yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpɑˌpə
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /pɐpˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh PAH-puh
UK
kum too puh-PAH
Listen in Context
Come to papa! This big pizza is all mine.
He opened the box and said, 'Come to papa!' when he saw the new phone.
When he caught the ball, he laughed and yelled, 'Come to papa!'
Payday at last—come to papa!