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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable dad
  • 3 letters
Syllables
dad has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/dæd/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide dad into syllables?

dad divides as dad. dad has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in dad?

Dad has 1 syllable (dad).

Which syllable is stressed in dad?

The stressed syllable in dad is dad. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce dad?

/dæd/ in American English.