How to Pronounce Ant

To pronounce "ant", say ANT — one syllable, IPA /ɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ant”

"ant" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cant and scant, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aunt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ant mean?

noun

  1. Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
  2. A Web spider.

verb

  1. To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

Synonyms

emmetpismire

Words that rhyme with ant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantscantsupplantconfidantedecantlevantrantchantauntplantenchantimplant

Related words

emmetpismirecounteractiveantikelepantennabaittna

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ant"?▾

"Ant" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ant" is /ɛnt/.

What does "ant" mean?▾

Ant: Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

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