Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a.

/ˈeɪ/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 7.36 in modern English

Syllables
a.
IPA
/ˈeɪ/
1
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
1
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of act; acting.

Example Sentences

Phrases

ppl. a.

Homonyms

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce a.?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ/.
What does a. mean?
Abbreviation of abbreviation.

How to pronounce a.

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