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Why is 'A' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'A' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Aleph". The Phoenicians drew an ox head, symbolizing leadership and strength, which is why it earned the first position.
Phoenician: Aleph (Meaning: Ox Head)
Original Symbol: 𐤀
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: A
Understanding the origin of 'A' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for A-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Letters | AB | 2 - 4 pts |
| 3 Letters | AAL, AAM, AAS, ABA | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | AAHS, AALS, AANI, AARU | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | AAHED, AALII, AARGH, AARON | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | AAHING, AALIIS, AARRGH, ABABUA | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | AARONIC, AARRGHH, ABABDEH, ABACATE | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | AARDVARK, AARDWOLF, AARONITE, AASVOGEL | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with A.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with A.
1. What is the most common, everyday English synonym for 'abattoir'?
2. Which Spanish word means cod rather than abadejo?
3. What does the prefix 'Aba-' typically signify in Bantu languages?
4. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abaft'?
5. Which part of speech is 'aaliis'?
6. Which verb is an antonym of 'abandons'?
7. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'abacinate'?
8. In 'Abandoning a pet is illegal,' the phrase 'abandoning a pet' acts as:
9. Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'The abaci ___ on the table.'?
10. Why do writers call 'abama' a linguistic fossil?
11. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abbatial' in terms of church hierarchy?
12. Which sentence uses 'abductor' grammatically and contextually correctly?
13. Which plural is the informal spoken form?
14. What is the word for a person who commits abaction?
15. Which Portuguese word is often confused with 'abacate' but means pineapple?
16. Which sentence uses 'Abacay' correctly?
17. Five abamps equal how many amperes?
18. How is 'aals' correctly pronounced in English?
19. What type of plant does the abacaxi grow on?
20. What does the original Nahuatl word 'ahuacatl' also mean, reflecting the fruit's shape?
21. What label do dictionaries attach to 'abaisance'?
22. Which modern legal phrase best describes the practice of abacination?
23. How is 'abaculi' pronounced?
24. How many syllables does 'abaft' have?
25. What part of speech is the word 'aarrghh'?
26. Is it appropriate to use 'Aarrgh' in a formal academic essay?
27. How is the 'cay' in Abacay pronounced in English?
28. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'abaca'?
29. Which look-alike word means kidnapping a person and must not be confused with 'abaction'?
30. Which of the following is true about Aaronites and Levites?
31. Which word is the closest antonym?
32. When should you keep 'abalone' singular in writing?
33. What is a distinctive physical characteristic of aalii leaves?
34. In Latin, what does the ending '-tor' in 'abactor' signal?
35. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abase'?
36. Which sentence uses 'abdicate' grammatically and contextually correctly?
37. Which prefix is used in 'abacterial' to mean 'without'?
38. Abada is an archaic English name for which animal?
39. In historical literature, what does the term 'Aaronite' emphasize?
40. Which word is the best modern, everyday synonym for 'abash'?
41. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'aberrant'?
42. What is the common English name for the plant known as an 'aalii'?
43. What is the modern common name for the abama plant?
44. Is it correct to say 'abaft the car'?
45. Which verb pairs with 'abaisse' as its action?
46. Which sentence uses 'abed' grammatically correctly?
47. What part of speech is 'abac'?
48. Which symbol stays unchanged for twelve abamperes?
49. How is the word 'abaci' correctly pronounced?
50. What is the noun form of 'abacinate'?
