how to pronounce granddad

/ˈɡɹæn.fɑː.ðəɹ/

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granddad is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of granddad in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… and his granddad started a business very …”

meaning of granddad

Granddad is a term of endearment for a grandfather.

granddad frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word granddad occurs in english on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.