How to pronounce “papá”
Hear how “papá (dad)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | dad |
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| Syllables | pa · pá (2) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: PÁ. |
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| IPA | /pa.ˈpa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: pah-PAH. Without the accent, papa means "potato" or "pope".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi papá se llama Luis.My dad's name is Luis.
Papá, ven a comer.Dad, come eat.
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