ā

Questions

How do you pronounce ā?

The recorded pronunciation is /ə/.

What does ā mean?

A dictionary transcription for the FACE vowel.

How to pronounce ā

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ā”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ā”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ā” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.