How to pronounce aston
Say it like AS-tun. Aston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aston 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aston
American and British speakers say aston in essentially the same way: /ˈæstən/ in the US and /ˈæstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-tun.
What does aston mean?
- A lower third.
Where does aston come from?
From Aston Broadcast Systems, a supplier of software displaying such graphics.
Questions about saying aston
How do you pronounce aston?
Say AS-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstən/. In British English it is /ˈæstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aston?
Aston has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say aston the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæstən/ and the British form is /ˈæstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.