How to pronounce aha
Say it like ah-HAH. Aha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH).
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- ah
- HAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aha
American and British speakers say aha in essentially the same way: /ˌɑˈhɑ/ in the US and /ˌɑːˈhɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ah-HAH.
What does aha mean?
- An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.“Aha! That will work.”
- An exclamation of surprise, exaltation, or contempt.“Aha! Now I've got you!”
Where does aha come from?
From Middle English a ha, aha, natural expression.
Words that rhyme with aha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aha.
Questions about saying aha
How do you pronounce aha?
Say ah-HAH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑˈhɑ/. In British English it is /ˌɑːˈhɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aha?
Aha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH). Broken into parts: ah · HAH.
Do Americans and Brits say aha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɑˈhɑ/ and the British form is /ˌɑːˈhɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.