Loanword · French
How to Pronounce Aunt/1-syl/
/ænt/
From Old French *ante*, from Latin *amita* (paternal aunt). The US pronunciation /ænt/ rhymes with "ant".
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How do you pronounce Aunt?
Aunt is pronounced /ænt/.
How many syllables are in Aunt?
Aunt has 1 syllable: aunt.
Where does the word Aunt come from?
Aunt is a French loanword — From Old French *ante*, from Latin *amita* (paternal aunt). The US pronunciation /ænt/ rhymes with "ant"..
Is Aunt pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Aunt varies by dialect: AU /ɑːnt/, UK /ɑːnt/, US /ænt/.
How can I practice pronouncing Aunt?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: AUNT.