How to Pronounce Aught

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aught”

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

What does aught mean?

pronoun

  1. Anything whatsoever, any part.

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Words that rhyme with aught

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

nothingnaughtnixnilzilchzerozipcypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aught"?▾

"Aught" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "aught"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aught" is /ɔːt/.

What does "aught" mean?▾

Aught: Anything whatsoever, any part.

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