short a en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:phonics) The vowel sound in the English words cat and rack, usually represented by /æ/ or /a/. (The presence of a short vowel is sometimes signaled in spelling by the doubling of a consonant after it, such as in batting as contrasted with bating.)
- (UK, especially) The vowel sound in the English words grass and castle when pronounced with a near-open front unrounded vowel (/æ/); associated with northern England accents.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| short a's | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Coordinates
long o · long i · short u · short i · short o · short e · long u · long e