Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a number of

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.61 in modern English

Syllables
a num-ber of
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Several.

phrase

Several of.

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a, number, of.

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What does a number of mean?
Several.

How to pronounce a number of

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “a number of”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “a number of” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.