How to pronounce aa
Say it like AH-ah. Aa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑɑ/AH-ah
UK British/ˈɑːɑː/AH-ah
- AH
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aa
American and British speakers say aa in essentially the same way: /ˈɑɑ/ in the US and /ˈɑːɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH-ah.
What does aa mean?
noun
- A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe.
- I.
Where does aa come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻaʻā.
Questions about saying aa
How do you pronounce aa?
Say AH-ah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑɑ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aa?
Aa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · ah.
Do Americans and Brits say aa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑɑ/ and the British form is /ˈɑːɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.