American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'an' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "an" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "an"

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Simple pronunciation
aan
IPA transcription
/æn/
Word frequency
33rd

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What does "an" mean?

  1. used before a vowel sound

Examples of "an" in a sentence

  • I need an umbrella.
  • She had an idea.
  • It's an honor to meet you.

How common is "an"?

An is the 33rd most common word in English.

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