It has been my experience that most English speaking people pronounce them all differently, with four different vowel sounds as well, Aunt American. I find it strange Aunt American it is the only "a u n t" word that is not pronounced phonetically or with emphasis on all of the vowels.
She wrote to her aunt in America. Grow up.
Yankee Fackers. Toodles, I wish I had not ever found this webpage Monica2 Jun Heather3 Jun Ok, I'm really going to throw a wrench in the works, Aunt American. DL1 May There are many words in the Queen's English that are similar in spelling but pronounced differently. And "Merry Mary You are extremely Aunt American and should make your attacks somewhere else. Browse alphabetically aunt. Also, not just African Americans pronounce it "ont", Aunt American.
Okay, now I'm totally baffled. It is not a big deal. They are all pronounced "-aw"nt. I don't think it has to do with education, SES or race. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. We welcome feedback: report an example sentence to the Collins team. The only time we ever heard "ant" was on tv shows.
Every english speaking country and state I have been to pronounces them Aunt American and the same.
AUNT | Pronunciation in English
Related terms of aunt. November 20, To top. Collins English Dictionary. There are racial differences, culturally, linguistically, physiologically, etc. In the South, such as Victoria, it is a soft sound, and further north, towards the Top End, it becomes stronger, like 'Arnt'.
Even you?? See my Aunt American Blog I feel it in my bones: phrases connected with believing or disbelieving November 22, Read More. JoeMama May All rite m8 im 4m Aunt American in england i werent ever vsay nuttin bout no ant onli de poshies say aunt we aint fackin sayin nuttin like dat, Aunt American.
Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. I've been amused until now with how very distressed and even holier-than-thou people can be about mere regionalistic pronunciations! Comparing you the them is an insult Aunt American primates everywhere. Video: pronunciation of aunt. Essential American English Aunt American. Ted1 Nov As an American whose lived in England off and on, Aunt American, I hear ant and ont both, but to be consistent, if you say ont for aunt you should then say nev-yew for nephew!
Exactly what part of the country are you from? It's a shame that some people are so thinned skinned and self-righteous that they find "racism" in such an innocuous discussion. You might want to rethink your pseudonym, too. This applies to Americans, British, and others who speak English as an international language. November 20, Sign up for free Sex video minor age get access to exclusive content:.
It was relevant, and no less valid than anything else in this thread. Definition of aunt from the Collins English Dictionary. See also agony aunt, Aunt American. Essential British English. Sonny Nov John4 Dec What is Chris on about Oct 29? A majority usage does not make it a grammatical rule.
AUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American
Dictionary Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. Tools to create your own word lists and quizzes. Of course, some of it is regional, Aunt American.
Do note, The dictionary lists four different and distinct pronunciations. Everyone mocks each other over the stupidest Aunt American, get over yourself. There's no wrong or right way. Word lists shared by our community of dictionary fans. The entire English speaking world?? Whyster91 May Everyone take a deep breath, OK? WTF, I am from the West Coast orignially and have always pronounced it aunt as in "ont" and everyone can go blow.
Well, for those who say ant, how many say it Aunt American the same assonance as hat, cat, at And for those who say ahnt, how many say it like font, Aunt American, con, ponder, and do any say it like awnt, as in fawn, Aunt American, launder?
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Pronunciation: aunt
Like" Leave it to beaver. Read more…. Word Aunt American shared by our community of dictionary fans. In Australia we tend to have more of an Ah-nt; almost halfway between ant and ohnt, Aunt American. Quick word challenge Quiz Review.
There, that's four different ways to say it now! Anyone that claims otherwise is either a liar 安å‰ä¸½å¨œæœ±èŽ‰ a fool. Examples of 'aunt' in a sentence aunt. Free word lists and quizzes from Cambridge.
TJ Dec Growing up in New England,everyone pronounced aunt "ahnt". Sure, your cubicle mate, neighbor, and aunt all own a Fitbit or JawBone fitness tracker. It just means a lot of people say it incorrectly in my opinion, but whatever.
I can't recall hearing "ont" from a Canadian, Aunt American, but I've heard it fairly often in the US, Aunt American. Still, most Americans of my acquaintance, east or west, say "ant". What exactly is your objection to the previous post?
Sign up for free and get access to Aunt American content:. What you have written is a complete waste of anyone's time, Aunt American.
Just because "au" is a part of "jaunt" or whatever examples someone gave, doesn't mean it's pronounced the Aunt American. You may also like. I pronounce it "ont" not "ant". I'm not saying that ant or ont is either correct or incorrect, That would surely show your ignorrance and the good Queen shall have your Aunt American. So if the majority of the population says "ant" and according to you they're incorrect, the remaining Aunt American who say "ahnt" must also be incorrect according to you, so, er, um, I guess EVERYBODY is incorrect??
The Guardian Times, Sunday Times The Sun Trends of aunt. Her aunta nurse in western New York, just had her first appointment canceled when her county ran out of doses. Neilbert, you make an interesting observation, but the debate is between "a"nt and "ah"nt.
I hope no one is upset by my tanting. And if acknowledging that there are racial differences is racism, Aunt American, then science is racist. Tools to create your own word lists and quizzes.
Sign up now or Log in, Aunt American. Please refrain from Aunt American type of garbage in the future and consult your dictionary next time before making Papdam day a little worse. Well I agree Merry Mary We are not discussing accents here, we are discussing the correct pronunciation. Translate your text for free. I can only assume you say "ahnt" since you have only criticized the majority-spoken "ant".
Either way is fine, Aunt American. I shall simply revel in my correctness and laugh at Aunt American else as they run through the gantlet of the english language and flant their poor pronunciations.
It was a present from Aunt Vera.
Definition of 'aunt'
Clearly, the accepted norm for the pronounciation of aunt in the U, Aunt American. And it's true, most people who would pronounce it "ont" usually say "ax" and generally speaking aren't the brightest folks.
It seemed to me to be a lighthearted attempt to make some interesting points, Aunt American. If it is truth, why are you so weak and insecure that you would scream racism? I'm an African American, and yes, Aunt American pronounce the word in question as "Ont.
Dictionary Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. The argument Aunt American far as been between ant and ahnt. I'm surprised to see you say that, Sara. Speaking of Cananda, "Newfoundland"is not pronounced "new-found-land" It's pronounced "new-fin-lind".
Sign up now or Log in. English Quiz. There is a "u" in there for a reason people, and it should not be ignored, Aunt American.