How to pronounce asocial
Say it like ay-SOH-shul. Asocial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- ay
- SOH
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asocial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asocial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-SOH-shul.
What does asocial mean?
- Not social, not relating to society.
- Not sociable; having minimal social connections with others; not inclined to connect with others socially.
- Antisocial.
- A person considered to be antisocial or to exhibit antisocial behavior, especially as a classification used by the Nazi regime in Germany.
Where does asocial come from?
From a- + social; in the sense of “antisocial” and as a noun, appears to be a calque of German asozial / Asozialer.
Words that rhyme with asocial
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Questions about saying asocial
How do you pronounce asocial?
Say ay-SOH-shul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsoʊʃəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈsəʊʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asocial?
Asocial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: ay · SOH · shul.
Is asocial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˈsəʊʃəl/ (ay-SOH-shul).