The 'aa' multigraph is found in different words, and its pronunciation can vary depending on the linguistic context and word origin.

English Multigraph 'aa'

In the following lesson, the 'aa' digraph will be discussed in terms of its phonetic representations.

Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to produce a distinct sound.

Digraph aa
Name aa (pronounced /ˈeɪ ˈeɪ/)
Common Sound(s) /ɑ/, /ə/

Pie Chart of Digraph 'aa' Pronunciation in American English

The Digraph 'aa'

Sound 1: /ɑ/

The 'aa' digraph represents the /ɑ/ sound, a broad, open vowel pronounced with the mouth open and the tongue low and back.

bazaar /bəˈzɑɹ/

naan /nɑn/

haar /hɑɹ/

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/

Sound 2: /ə/

The 'aa' digraph represents the /ə/ sound, producing a schwa-like, neutral vowel sound commonly found in unstressed syllables.

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/

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