How to pronounce aspen
Say it like AS-pun. Aspen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæspən/AS-pun
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- AS
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aspen mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to the aspen tree.
- A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.“Above a certain elevation, the aspens gave way to scrubby, gnarled pines.”
- The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.“She claimed that aspen was the only "proper" material from which to make a wicker basket.”
Where does aspen come from?
From Middle English aspen, corresponding to asp + -en.
Questions about saying aspen
How do you pronounce aspen?
Say AS-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæspən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspen?
Aspen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · pun.