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a ton

/ə ˈtɑn/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
a -ton
IPA
/ə ˈtɑn/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Very much; to a large extent.

Informal

adv

Often; frequently.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

See ton.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ə ˈtɑn/
  • British English: /ə ˈtɒn/

Usage

Synonyms

a lot

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce a ton?
The recorded pronunciation is /ə ˈtɑn/.
What does a ton mean?
Very much; to a large extent.
Where does a ton come from?
See ton.

How to pronounce a ton

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ə ˈtɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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