How to pronounce ash
Say it like ASH. Ash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ash
American and British speakers say ash in essentially the same way: /æʃ/ in the US and /æʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ASH.
What does ash mean?
- the residue that remains when something is burned
- any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus
- strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
- convert into ashes
Where does ash come from?
The rare plural axen is from Middle English axen, axnen, from Old English axan, asċan (“ashes”) (plural of Old English axe, æsċe (“ash”)).
Words that rhyme with ash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ash.
Questions about saying ash
How do you pronounce ash?
Say ASH. The American pronunciation is /æʃ/. In British English it is /æʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ash?
Ash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ASH.
Do Americans and Brits say ash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æʃ/ and the British form is /æʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.