Son: how to say it, spell it and use it
son
/sʌn/
Short answer
The English word son is pronounced /sʌn/. It is spelled S-O-N and has 3 letters. With a or an: a son. The plural is sons.
Example sentence
He is her son.
Key facts
- English
- son
- Pronunciation
- /sʌn/
- With a or an
- a son
- Plural
- sons
- Spelling
- S-O-N
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce son?
Son is pronounced /sʌn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell son?
Son is spelled S-O-N. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of son?
The plural of son is sons.
Do you say a or an before son?
Say a son.
How do you use son in a sentence?
For example: He is her son.
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