Short A

The short "a" sound as in "cat" or "hat".

Voicing

Voiced

Place of Articulation

Front (Low)

Manner of Articulation

Vowel (Open/Front)

Mouth Position

The mouth is open, lips spread slightly. The tongue is flat and low in the mouth.

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Example Words

catMain Example

kæt

hat

hæt

bat

bæt

map

mæp

sat

sæt

happy

ˈhæpi

apple

ˈæpəl

Pronunciation Practice

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Minimal Pairs

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cat

kæt

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cut

kʌt

hat

hæt

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hot

hɑt

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