How to pronounce Asian
Say it like AY-zhun. Asian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asian 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Asian
American and British speakers say Asian in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪʒən/ in the US and /ˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-shun.
What does Asian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Asia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture“Asian countries”
Words that rhyme with Asian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Asian.
Questions about saying Asian
How do you pronounce Asian?
Say AY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Asian?
Asian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say Asian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪʒən/ and the British form is /ˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.