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

map

/mæp/

Short answer

The English word map is pronounced /mæp/. It is spelled M-A-P and has 3 letters. With a or an: a map. The plural is maps.

Example sentence

The map shows the world.

Key facts

English
map
Pronunciation
/mæp/
With a or an
a map
Plural
maps
Spelling
M-A-P
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce map?

Map is pronounced /mæp/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell map?

Map is spelled M-A-P. It has 3 letters.

What is the plural of map?

The plural of map is maps.

Do you say a or an before map?

Say a map.

How do you use map in a sentence?

For example: The map shows the world.

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