How to Pronounce "grandaddy"
word
ˈɡrænˌdædi
GRAN-da-dee
ˈɡranˌdadi
GRAN-da-dee
Definition
A very informal and affectionate term for one's grandfather; can also mean something old and respected, like the original or most important example of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡrænˌdædi
British English
ˈɡranˌdadi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAN-da-dee
UK
GRAN-da-dee
Listen in Context
My grandaddy tells great stories.
My birthday gift is from my grandaddy.
I visit my grandaddy every weekend.
Come on, I can’t move that old sofa by myself—I need my grandaddy’s help!