How Do You Spell AN'T?

Pronunciation: [ˈant] (IPA)

There are many different ways to spell the contraction of "am not" in English dialects, one of which is "an't". This spelling represents a dialectal pronunciation where the "m" sound is dropped, leaving "an't" to sound like "ahnt". In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be represented as /ænt/, with the "a" pronounced as in "cat" and the "nt" as in "rent". While "an't" isn't traditional spelling, it does represent a legitimate dialectal pronunciation of "am not".

Common Misspellings for AN'T

  • zn't
  • sn't
  • wn't
  • qn't
  • ab't
  • aj't
  • ah't
  • an'r
  • an'f
  • an'g
  • an'y
  • an'6
  • an'5
  • zan't
  • azn't
  • san't
  • asn't
  • wan't
  • awn't
  • qan't

Etymology of AN'T

"An't" is a contraction of "am not" or "are not". It originated as a colloquial contraction in the English language. The exact etymology of "an't" is unclear, but it is believed to have emerged in the 17th century. It is often associated with various dialects and regional accents.

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