Pronunciation: [dˈɑːz] (IPA)
The spelling of the word "da's" may seem confusing, but it is actually a contraction of the two words "dad is". The phonetic transcription for "da's" would be /dæz/. The apostrophe in "da's" indicates that the letter "i" has been omitted. This type of contraction is commonly used in spoken English to make conversation more efficient. While it may not adhere to standard written English conventions, "da's" is widely understood in informal settings.
The word "da's" is a contraction commonly used in colloquial British English, often in northern dialects, to mean "that's" or "that is". The etymology of "da's" is a shortened form of "that's" where the "th" is dropped and "a" is combined with "s". It is an example of linguistic contraction or colloquialism.