A

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'A', 'a': strong: /eɪ/, weak: /ə/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA'A', 'a': /eɪ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'A', 'a': (ā; ə; when stressed ā; ä, ô; ə, a, ä)


Collocations for "A"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "A" in context.

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A

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. got an "A" on my [test, project, homework]
  2. I [got, deserved] an "A"!
  3. did an "A+" job [on, with, today]
  4. is [spelled, written] with an "a"
  5. played an "A" on the [piano, guitar]
  6. the note is supposed to be an "A"
  7. my blood type is "A"
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