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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. How is the word 'abductor' correctly pronounced?
2. How is the 's' in 'aahs' pronounced?
3. How many syllables does 'abandons' have?
4. Which of the following is true about Aaronites and Levites?
5. Old glossaries sometimes extended abaff's sense to:
6. What are 'abacas'?
7. What is a common mistake when using the word 'abacate'?
8. What does the prefix 'Aba-' typically signify in Bantu languages?
9. How many syllables does 'Aarrgh' typically have?
10. Which emotion does 'Aarrgh' best express?
11. From which language did 'aam' enter English trade vocabulary?
12. What is the modern, everyday equivalent of 'abed'?
13. When referring to the fabric, is 'aba' countable?
14. How does the word end in careful speech?
15. What biblical role did Aaron hold?
16. One abampere equals how many amperes?
17. How is the word 'Ababdeh' correctly pronounced in English?
18. What part of speech is 'abaction'?
19. How do you form the plural of 'abacaxi' in English?
20. What does the word 'aas' refer to?
21. When did SI make the ampere the international standard?
22. What part of speech is 'Aaronitic'?
23. Where does the primary stress fall when pronouncing 'aahing'?
24. Which word is the closest synonym of 'aback' in 'taken aback'?
25. The prefix 'aard-' in aardwolves comes from Afrikaans. What does it mean?
26. Is 'NASA' an abbreviation?
27. What is the singular form of 'aaliis'?
28. Which word is the most direct synonym for 'Aaronical'?
29. What is a common mistake when using the word 'Aaronical'?
30. The Greek root 'abax' named:
31. From which Latin root does 'abdicate' originate, also meaning 'to proclaim'?
32. Which sentence uses 'abanet' correctly?
33. How is the 'g' in 'aasvogel' pronounced?
34. During what time of day is the aardwolf most active?
35. How many syllables does 'aband' have?
36. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
37. Which of the following is a common female homophone for Aaron?
38. What part of speech is the word 'aarrghh'?
39. What does the word 'abaft' mean?
40. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abandoned'?
41. What does the archaic word 'abed' mean?
42. Which sentence uses 'aardvarks' correctly?
43. In which unit system does the abamp belong?
44. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abandonment'?
45. Where does the stress fall in 'abanet'?
46. In what context should you NOT use the word 'abacate'?
47. What is the plural of abaculus?
48. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'abbot' in terms of church hierarchy?
49. Which plural do schools and general writing prefer?
50. Why should you avoid using 'abacinate' in casual conversation?
