English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hat Pronunciation
Hat is pronounced HAT, IPA /ˈhæt/.
HAT
US /ˈhæt/ · UK /ˈhæt/
Syllables: HAT (1 syllable)
noun: A covering for the head, especially one with a brim.
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Hat in a Sentence
- He wore the same hat for twenty years.
- Take your hat off indoors.
- She left her hat on the train.
Common Mispronunciations of Hat
Not HET
Raising this vowel towards an e pulls the word away from hat altogether. Keep the jaw down and the sound stays put.
Not HAD
The t at the close is voiceless, and letting the voice run through it gives had.
Tip: To talk through your hat is to talk nonsense, and to keep something under your hat is to keep it quiet.
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