How to pronounce ashore
Say it like uh-SHOR. Ashore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOR).
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- uh
- SHOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ashore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SHAW.
What does ashore mean?
- towards the shore from the water“we invited them ashore”
Where does ashore come from?
From a- + shore; see also onshore.
Words that rhyme with ashore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashore.
Questions about saying ashore
How do you pronounce ashore?
Say uh-SHOR. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃɔr/. In British English it is /əˈʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashore?
Ashore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOR). Broken into parts: uh · SHOR.
Is ashore 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 /əˈʃɔː/ (uh-SHAW).