English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
At Pronunciation
At is pronounced AT, IPA /ˈæt/.
AT
US /ˈæt/ · UK /ˈæt/
Syllables: AT (1 syllable)
preposition: Marking a place, a time, or a point on a scale.
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At in a Sentence
- We will meet at the station.
- The talk starts at seven.
- She is very good at getting people to agree.
Common Mispronunciations of At
Not AHT
Cat and mat carry the flat vowel this word carries, kept short and well forward in the mouth.
Not AT every time
Unstressed, the vowel sinks to uht, which is why at home sounds like uht home in anything but careful speech.
Tip: The @ symbol is called the at sign, and there it is always given the strong form.
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