How many words contain the sequence 'a'?

There are 821 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'a'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'a'?

Some common words containing 'a' include Tabacin, Tabacism, Tabacosis. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'a'?

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All Words Containing 'a'

Tabacin Noun Tabacism Noun Tabacosis Noun Tabacum Noun (Botanical Latin) Tabagie Noun Tabagism Noun Taband Noun Tabanid Noun Tabanidae Noun Tabanids Noun (Plural) Talent Noun Thank Verb Triangulating Verb (Present Participle) Uakari Noun Ualis Noun Uang Noun Uaraycu Proper Noun Uarekena Noun Uaupe Proper Noun Uayeb Noun Ubangi Proper Noun Uberant Adjective Uberrima Noun (Latinism) Understand Verb Untangling Verb (Present Participle / Gerund) Vaad Noun Vaadim Noun (Plural) Vaagmaer Noun Vaagmar Noun Vaagmer Noun Vaalite Noun Vaalpens Noun Vac Noun Vacabond Noun Vacance Noun Vacancies Noun (Plural) Vacancy Noun Vacandi Noun Vacant Adjective Vacante Adjective Vacanthearted Adjective Vacantheartedness Noun Vacantia Noun Value Noun, Verb Waac Noun Waag Noun Waapa Proper Noun Waar Noun Waasi Proper Noun Wab Noun Wabayo Contraction Wabber Noun, Verb Wabble Verb Wabbled Verb (Past Tense) Wabbler Noun Wabblers Noun (Plural) Wabbles Noun Wabblier Adjective Wabbliest Adjective Wabbliness Noun Wabbling Verb (Present Participle) Wabblingly Adverb X-ray Noun, Verb, Adjective Xalostockite Noun Xanthaline Noun Xanthamic Adjective Xanthamid Noun Xanthamide Noun Xanthan Noun Xanthane Noun Xanthans Noun Xanthate Noun Xanthates Noun (Plural) Xanthation Noun Xanthein Noun Xantheins Noun Xanthelasma Noun Xanthelasmic Adjective Xanthelasmoidea Noun Xanthene Noun Xanthenes Noun Xanthian Adjective Xenial Adjective Yaba Noun Yabber Verb Yabbered Verb Yabbering Verb, Noun Yabbers Noun Yabbi Noun Yabbie Noun Yabble Verb Yabby Noun Yaboo Noun Yabu Noun Yacal Noun Yacare Noun Yacata Noun Yacca Noun Yachan Noun Yacht Noun

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1. What does the '-le' suffix in 'wabble' indicate historically?

A small size A frequentative or repeated action A French origin A plural form

2. Who invented the modern gabardine fabric in 1879?

Levi Strauss Coco Chanel Thomas Burberry Giorgio Armani

3. Which part of speech is 'labby'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

4. Why is the word 'cabalassou' considered obsolete in modern English?

It was banned by scientists. It was found to be offensive. It referred to an extinct animal. It was replaced by the Spanish word 'armadillo'.

5. How is 'iambi' correctly pronounced?

EE-am-bee eye-AM-bee eye-AM-bye EE-am-bye

6. Which sentence uses 'dabbles' correctly?

I dabbles in painting. They dabbles in painting. He dabbles in painting. You dabbles in painting.

7. What does 'dacitic' describe?

A type of soil A type of volcanic rock A type of fossil A type of mineral in sedimentary rock

8. What does the spelling 'Qabbalah' typically denote in academic and esoteric contexts?

The original Jewish mystical tradition The Western Hermetic and occult adaptation A Christian Renaissance text A type of meditation practiced only in Israel

9. What part of speech is 'gabelles'?

Noun (plural) Verb Adjective Adverb

10. Which sentence is formal and correct?

The king surveyed the room with an eaglelike intensity. The dog was eaglelike barking. She bought an eaglelike at the store. He eaglelike jumped the fence.

11. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'baba'?

On the second syllable On the first syllable Evenly on both Neither

12. In what type of writing would you most likely use the word 'xanthaline' today?

Modern medical journals Historical fiction Sports commentary Casual text messages

13. Which of the following is a common commercial alternative to xanthane?

Guar gum Salt Baking soda Vinegar

14. What is the relationship between 'babakoto' and 'indri'?

They are different species. Babakoto is the local name for the indri. Indri is the baby form of a babakoto. They are competing predators.

15. Is calling someone a 'babbit' a compliment?

Yes, it means they are successful Yes, it means they are loyal No, it is a satirical insult No, it means they are poor

16. How many syllables does the word 'haberdashers' have?

Two Three Four Five

17. What is a 'gaberlunzie'?

A Scottish warrior A licensed beggar A type of rock A court official

18. Which of the following is a related word formed with the same '-monger' suffix?

Warmongering Fishmongering Cheesemongering All of the above

19. What vowel sound is used in the first syllable of 'oaklike'?

Short 'a' (ah) Long 'o' (oh) Short 'o' (aw) Long 'a' (ay)

20. What does 'fabricational' mean?

Relating to nature Relating to making things up or manufacturing Relating to fabrics Relating to feelings

21. What is unique about the Book of Habakkuk compared to other prophetic books?

It is the longest book. It is written in Greek. It is a dialogue questioning God. It focuses on the Exodus.

22. What does the word 'Dabih' translate to in English?

The Goat The Butcher The Hunter The Sea

23. What does the dialectal word 'oad' mean?

Old Odd A road A heavy load

24. What part of speech is 'wabbling' in the phrase 'a wabbling wheel'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

25. What is the male equivalent of a Babbittess?

Babbitt Babbittor Babbitter Babbitt-man

26. Which spelling is correct?

abadial abbatial abbaitial abbaceal

27. What is the natural rhythm of an iambus often compared to?

A ticking clock A heartbeat A bouncing ball A running river

28. What is the plural form of 'oaklet'?

Oaklets Oaklet Oaklettes Oakli

29. Which name is often confused with 'Raanan' due to similar sound, but has a completely different origin?

David Ronan Michael James

30. In English pronunciation, which syllable is stressed in 'babakoto'?

The first syllable The second syllable The third syllable The fourth syllable

31. Zabism is most closely associated with the worship of what?

Mountains Celestial bodies Rivers Animals

32. Is 'abacination' a countable noun?

Yes, you can have three abacinations. No, it is an uncountable concept. Only in British English. Only when referring to objects.

33. What part of speech is the word 'eagerest'?

Adverb Noun Verb Adjective

34. How is the 'ch' in 'iatrochemist' pronounced?

Like 'ch' in 'church' Like 'k' in 'cat' Like 'sh' in 'ship' Like 'j' in 'judge'

35. What tool would a scribe most likely use to write on a wax dablet?

A pen A stylus A typewriter A paintbrush

36. What is the modern Turkish spelling of 'qaimaqam'?

Kaimak Kaymakam Qaimaq Kamakam

37. What is Aaru in ancient Egyptian mythology?

A god of the sun The heavenly paradise A sacred animal A type of pyramid

38. Which of the following is the exact opposite of 'oadal' land?

Freehold land Allodial land Feudal land Ancestral land

39. In what context are you most likely to encounter the word 'aal' today?

Modern medicine Historical textile dyeing Fast food menus Computer programming

40. How many syllables does 'happy' have, and which is stressed?

One syllable Two syllables, first stressed Two syllables, second stressed Three syllables, first stressed

41. Which word collocates best with 'pabulary' to mean dietary requirements?

taste color speed needs

42. How is 'mabble' typically pronounced?

MAB-el (two syllables) mab-EL (stressed on second syllable) MAR-bul MAY-bul

43. Where does the stress fall in the pronunciation of 'dabby'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Evenly distributed

44. Which famous duck is a classic example of a 'dabbler'?

The penguin The mallard The loon The puffin

45. How is the word 'gabber' pronounced in American English?

Two syllables, stress on the second Two syllables, stress on the first One syllable Three syllables

46. How many syllables does 'ianthinite' have?

Two Three Four Five

47. How many syllables does the word 'babakoto' have?

Two Three Four Five

48. In what type of text are you most likely to find the word 'rabatte' today?

Modern text messages 17th-century ledgers Current news articles Modern cookbooks

49. What is an acceptable alternative spelling of 'qaids'?

Quaids Kaids Caids Kaadz

50. Historically, the word 'thank' shares its root with which other English word?

Tank Think Bank Rank