Aah
W changes A to “ah”
After W, a single A often says “ah” (like 'o' in 'hot') instead of short “a” — like in 'want' and 'wash'.
How this rule works
W changes the sound of A: instead of short “a” (cat), A after W says “ah”: want, wash, watch, swan, squad, squat.
Remember: W changes A — want, wash, watch!
Examples
Words that use this rule
30 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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