How do you pronounce "aha"?

In American English: /ˌɑːˈhɑː/ (ah-HAH). In British English: /ˌɑːhˈɑː/ (ahh-AH). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːˈhɑː/ (ah-HAH). In Australian English: /ɑːhˈɑː/ (ahh-AH).

Is "aha" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːˈhɑː/ (ah-HAH), while in British English it's /ˌɑːhˈɑː/ (ahh-AH).

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aha

/ˌɑːˈhɑː/

ah-HAH

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːa·hɑːha

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Last updated: 2026-02-12