How to pronounce ashtray
Say it like ASH-tray. Ashtray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
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- ASH
- tray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashtray 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.
- trayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ashtray
American and British speakers say ashtray in essentially the same way: /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ in the US and /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ASH-tray.
What does ashtray mean?
- A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.
- To use an ashtray.“to ashtray a cigarette”
Where does ashtray come from?
From ash + tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.
Questions about saying ashtray
How do you pronounce ashtray?
Say ASH-tray. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashtray?
Ashtray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · tray.
Do Americans and Brits say ashtray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.