How to pronounce assholes
Say it like AS-hohlz. Assholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæshoʊlz/AS-hohlz
UK British/ˈɑːshəʊlz/AHS-hohlz
- AS
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assholes 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.
- hohlzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of assholes
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AHS-hohlz.
What does assholes mean?
noun
- plural of asshole
Questions about saying assholes
How do you pronounce assholes?
Say AS-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæshoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːshəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assholes?
Assholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · hohlz.
Is assholes 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 /ˈɑːshəʊlz/ (AHS-hohlz).