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“A” or “Uh”

a / uh are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

a ah

  • nounthe 1st letter of the Roman alphabet.
  • nounthe blood group whose red cells carry the A antigen.

uh AH

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“a”

  • The project included a publicly-owned convention center ($30 million)…
  • Rakestraw is a surname.
  • Henderson’s book Pressed: Public Money, Private Profit - A Cautionary Tale…
  • To select the team, a panel of experts first…
  • James Murrell "Jake" Jones (November 23,…
  • A select panel then added five…
  • Rakestraw House, a historic home located…
  • Henderson was elected in 2003 to a…
  • and was the lone Democrat on…
  • The Uzungwa red colobus (Piliocolobus gordonorum), also…

“uh”

  • "Uh Mamma" (The Navigator RmxVers.
  • If you find all the Uh!
  • …History, Values, and Activities" describes Uh!
  • "Uh Mamma" (Instrumental) – 3:12
  • …of the Where's Waldo books, Uh!
  • "Uh Mamma" (Retro Filter Mix) –
  • Uh!
  • …published an entire line of "UH!
  • …items (and for the bonus "Uh!
  • …hour, then one qualifies as "Uh!

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