How to pronounce ah
Say it like AH. Ah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ah 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ah
American and British speakers say ah in essentially the same way: /ɑ/ in the US and /ɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH.
What does ah mean?
- An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.“Ah, I understand now.”
- A syllable used to fill space, particularly in music.
- An instance of the interjection ah.
- To give a cry of "ah".
Words that rhyme with ah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ah.
Words that sound like ah
Questions about saying ah
How do you pronounce ah?
Say AH. The American pronunciation is /ɑ/. In British English it is /ɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ah?
Ah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AH.
Do Americans and Brits say ah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑ/ and the British form is /ɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ah?
Ah sounds the same as awe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.