How to pronounce Ashur
Say it like ASH-er. Ashur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH).
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- ASH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashur 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Ashur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ASH-uh.
What does Ashur mean?
- chief god of the Assyrians; god of military prowess and empire; identified with Babylonian Anshar
- an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris and traditional capital of Assyria; just to the south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq
Words that rhyme with Ashur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ashur.
Questions about saying Ashur
How do you pronounce Ashur?
Say ASH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ashur?
Ashur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ASH). Broken into parts: ASH · er.
Is Ashur 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 /ˈæʃə/ (ASH-uh).