How to Pronounce As

To pronounce "as", say AS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “as”

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

What does as mean?

adverb

  1. To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

    “It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.”

  2. Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).

    “1865, The Act of Suicide as Distinct from the Crime of Self-Murder: A Sermon”

preposition

  1. Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.

    “They're big as houses.”

  2. In the role of.

    “He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend.”

conjunction

  1. In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.

    “As you wish, my lord!”

  2. At the time that; during the time when:

Synonyms

whilewhilstgiven thatseeing thatalbeitalthough

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Words that rhyme with as

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whereasjazzrazzmatazzpizzazzblahspizazzhasbazchazz

Related words

equallyarsenicelectricityspainleonglikeakinsince

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "as"?▾

"As" has one syllable.

What does "as" mean?▾

As: To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

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