How to pronounce asp
Say it like ASP. Asp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/æsp/ASP
UK British/ɑːsp/AHSP
- ASP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of asp
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHSP.
What does asp mean?
noun
- A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).
- The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje).
- An evil person; a snake.
- An aspen tree.
Questions about saying asp
How do you pronounce asp?
Say ASP. The American pronunciation is /æsp/. In British English it is /ɑːsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asp?
Asp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ASP.
Is asp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɑːsp/ (AHSP).