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Ant: how to say it, spell it and use it

ant

/ænt/

Short answer

The English word ant is pronounced /ænt/. It is spelled A-N-T and has 3 letters. With a or an: an ant. The plural is ants.

Example sentence

The ant is very small.

Key facts

English
ant
Pronunciation
/ænt/
With a or an
an ant
Plural
ants
Spelling
A-N-T
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce ant?

Ant is pronounced /ænt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell ant?

Ant is spelled A-N-T. It has 3 letters.

What is the plural of ant?

The plural of ant is ants.

Do you say a or an before ant?

Say an ant.

How do you use ant in a sentence?

For example: The ant is very small.

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