How to Pronounce ‘a’

The correct pronunciation is very important because wrong pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings during the speaking.

Now let us see how to pronounce vowels. Listen carefully. (Click on the audio button to hear and practice pronouncing.)

There are some rules for pronunciation.

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• • The rule for ‘a’

• 1. ‘A’ is pronounced as 
   

As in – 

1. As       
2. An     
3. At      
4. Cat     
5. Mat   
6. Bat   
7. Rat   
8. Man   
9. Ban    

•  2. ‘A’ is pronounced as  
   

As in-

1. Are       
2. Far       
3. Car       
4. Star       
5. Dark     
6. Bark     

• 3. ‘A’ is pronounced as
   

As in-

1. All           
2. Ball         
3. Call         
4. Mall         
5. Wall         
6. Small       

• 4.  ‘A’ is pronounced as
   

As in-

1. Care       
2. Dare       
3. Fare       
4. Ware     
5. Share     
6. Spare     
7. There     

• 5 If ‘y’ or ‘i’ is after ‘a’, ‘a’ is pronounced as  
   

As in-

1. Day         
2. Pay         
3. Stay       
4. Brain       
5. Drain       
6. Main