English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
As Pronunciation
As is pronounced AZ, IPA /ˈæz/.
AZ
US /ˈæz/
Syllables: AZ (1 syllable)
conjunction, preposition, and adverb: Used to compare two things, or to mean because or while.
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As in a Sentence
- She is as tall as her brother.
- As it was raining, we stayed in.
- He works as a nurse.
Common Mispronunciations of As
Not AS
Buzz that s into a z, since this little word is voiced the whole way through.
Not AYZ
Hold the vowel flat, as in has, rather than stretching it to the ay of days.
Tip: In running speech as weakens to uhz, and the full AZ turns up only under stress.
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