ᴀ

Questions

What does ᴀ mean?

Indicates IPA [a] in unassimilated loans (e.g. French ami, Spanish casa).

How to pronounce ᴀ

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