How to pronounce ashen
Say it like ASH-un. Ashen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
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- ASH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashen 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ashen
American and British speakers say ashen in essentially the same way: /ˈæʃən/ in the US and /ˈæʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ASH-un.
What does ashen mean?
- Made from the wood of the ash-tree.“An ashen bow and quiver of arrows beside.”
- Of or resembling ashes.“A fine, ashen dust hung in the air.”
- Ash-colored; pale; anemic“His ashen face belied his claims of good health.”
- Appalled; upset.
- To turn into ash; make or become ashy
- To make or become pale
Where does ashen come from?
From Middle English asshen, aisshen, esscen, from Old English æsċen (“made of ashwood”), equivalent to ash + -en (“made or consisting of”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ashen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashen.
Questions about saying ashen
How do you pronounce ashen?
Say ASH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃən/. In British English it is /ˈæʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashen?
Ashen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ashen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæʃən/ and the British form is /ˈæʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.