How to pronounce ashes
Say it like ASH-uz. Ashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
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- ASH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashes 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ashes
American and British speakers say ashes in essentially the same way: /ˈæʃəz/ in the US and /ˈæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ASH-iz.
What does ashes mean?
- plural of ash How to pronounce ash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ash How to pronounce ash
Questions about saying ashes
How do you pronounce ashes?
Say ASH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashes?
Ashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say ashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.