How to Pronounce "a"
word
/ˈeɪ/, /ə/
AY, uh
/æɪ/
AY
Definition
The indefinite article used before words starting with a consonant sound to refer to one single, non-specific item or person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈeɪ/, /ə/
British English
/æɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY, uh
UK
AY
Listen in Context
I have a dog.
She bought a book.
There is a chair in the room.
He wants to buy a new phone.