How to pronounce aspirin
Say it like AS-prin. Aspirin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aspirin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AS
- prin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspirin 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.
- prinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aspirin
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: AS-pih-rin.
What does aspirin mean?
- an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
- A tablet containing this substance.
Where does aspirin come from?
Genericized trademark of German Aspirin, from acetylierte Spirsäure (literally “acetylated spiraeic acid”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying aspirin
How do you pronounce aspirin?
Say AS-prin. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsprɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæspɪrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspirin?
Aspirin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · prin.
Is aspirin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈæspɪrɪn/ (AS-pih-rin).