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daddy
Definition:
(nou) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdædi
Examples:
My daddy was also in the military.
My daddy blanket's cheap and tatty.
Mammootty plays the best, coolest daddy in the world.
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Common mistakes of daddy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners mistakenly shift the stress to the second syllable, but the correct stress is always on the first syllable. "Daddy" is pronounced /ˈdæd.i/ in both American and British English. Tip: Emphasize the "DAD-" part at the beginning and keep the second syllable lighter, "dy."
- Vowel accuracy: Some learners mispronounce it as /ɛ/ ("deh-dee") or /ɑː/ ("dah-dee"). The first vowel must be the short /æ/ sound, as in "cat" or "hat." Tip: Open your mouth slightly wider and aim for the flat /æ/ sound, keeping it short and crisp: /ˈdæd.i/.
- Avoiding long vowels: A common error is pronouncing "daddy" with a stretched long vowel, producing /ˈdɑː.di/ or /ˈdeɪ.di/. These forms are incorrect. Tip: Use the short /æ/ vowel in the first syllable, never a long "ah" or "ay" sound. Practice by pairing "daddy" with other /æ/ words like "sad" and "man."
- Syllable count: Learners may mistakenly add an extra syllable or glide, saying /ˈdeɪ.dɪ/ ("day-dee"). The word has exactly two syllables, no more. Tip: Break it down as "dad-dy," and clap twice while saying it to reinforce the two-beat rhythm.
- Consonant clarity: Another mistake is softening the "d" into /dʒ/, producing "jaddy" /ˈdʒæd.i/. Both /d/ sounds must be strong and clear. Tip: Place your tongue behind your upper teeth and release firmly, like the /d/ in "dog," for accurate pronunciation of /ˈdæd.i/.