aa

[US]/ɔ:/
[UK]/ˈɑɑ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr. Air to Air
abbr. Anti-Aircraft
abbr. Automobile Association of Great Britain
n. Film rating indicating suitable for viewers aged 14 and above.

Phrases & Collocations

aa battery

aa meeting

Example Sentences

She let out an aa of surprise.

Aa! I forgot my keys at home.

He let out an aa of pain when he stubbed his toe.

Aa is used as an interjection to express surprise, delight, or pain.

The singer's aa resonated through the concert hall.

Aa is a common expression in many languages around the world.

Aa! That movie was so scary!

The child let out an aa of excitement when he saw the birthday cake.

Aa, I can't believe you did that!

She let out an aa of relief when she found her lost wallet.

Real-world Examples

" kaa" , a K sound, then the 'aa' as in 'father'.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

One is the 'aa' and father 'aa'.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

It weighs less than one AA battery.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Then the primary stress is a 'd' sound and then the 'aa' as in 'father'.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

Why do they say " AA" ? Army Ants.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

Because you went to one AA meeting?

Source: Out of Control Season 3

You could, of course buy rechargeable, AA batteries.

Source: Wall Street Journal

AA? And of course, the answer is technetium. Terrific.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

The Minor Planet Center under the International Astronomical Union confirmed the asteroid discovery and designated it 2022 AA.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

Whenever you see this combination, usually it represents one sound and that is an 'aa' sound, 'aa'.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

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