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