Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a-sharp

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: a-sharp
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tone one semitone higher than A, denoted A♯.

noun

The key of A sharp major

noun

Alternative spelling of A-sharp.

Example Sentences

"The counterpoint began on a low A-sharp."
"Here the passage modulates into A-sharp and becomes very difficult to read."

Inflected Forms

A-sharps (plural) A sharp (alternative)

Questions

What does a-sharp mean?: A tone one semitone higher than A, denoted A♯.

How to pronounce a-sharp

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