How to pronounce Ashley
Say it like ASH-lee. Ashley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
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- ASH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashley 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Ashley
American and British speakers say Ashley in essentially the same way: /ˈæʃli/ in the US and /ˈæʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ASH-lee.
What does Ashley mean?
- A small settlement and river north of Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Where does Ashley come from?
From Old English *Æsċlēah, composed of æsċ (“ash tree”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).
Questions about saying Ashley
How do you pronounce Ashley?
Say ASH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃli/. In British English it is /ˈæʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ashley?
Ashley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Ashley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæʃli/ and the British form is /ˈæʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.