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"A.m.": how to say it and when to use it

a.m.

/ˌeɪ ˈem/

Short answer

In English you say: a.m.

Example sentence

School starts at 8 a.m.

a.m. means before noon. p.m. means after noon.

Key facts

English
a.m.
Pronunciation
/ˌeɪ ˈem/
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How do you use a.m. in a sentence?

For example: School starts at 8 a.m.

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