Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a-hole

/ˈeɪ.hoʊl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.66 in modern English

Syllables
a--hole
IPA
/ˈeɪ.hoʊl/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Minced oath of asshole /arsehole.

Derogatory; Offensive

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.hoʊl/
  • British English: /ˈeɪ.həʊl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

a-holes (plural) ahole (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce a-hole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.hoʊl/.
What does a-hole mean?
Minced oath of asshole /arsehole.

How to pronounce a-hole

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