How to pronounce Asia
Say it like AY-zhuh. Asia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Asia
American and British speakers say Asia in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪʒə/ in the US and /ˈeɪʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-shuh.
What does Asia mean?
- The largest continent, located east of Europe (typically delimited by the Urals), west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.
Questions about saying Asia
How do you pronounce Asia?
Say AY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˈeɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Asia?
Asia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Asia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪʒə/ and the British form is /ˈeɪʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.