How to pronounce asher
Say it like ASH-er. Asher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce asher. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ASH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of asher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ASH-uh.
What does asher mean?
- A member of the alt.suicide.holiday newsgroup, which deals with the topics of suicide and depression.
Where does asher come from?
Initialism of alt.suicide.holiday + -er.
Questions about saying asher
How do you pronounce asher?
Say ASH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asher?
Asher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · er.
Is asher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæʃə/ (ASH-uh).