How to pronounce hash
Say it like HASH. Hash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hash
American and British speakers say hash in essentially the same way: /hæʃ/ in the US and /hæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HASH.
What does hash mean?
- chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
- purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
- chop up“hash the potatoes”
Where does hash come from?
From French hacher (“to chop”), from Middle French hacher, from Old French hacher, from Old French hache (“axe”), from Frankish *happjā (“axe”).
Words that rhyme with hash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hash.
Questions about saying hash
How do you pronounce hash?
Say HASH. The American pronunciation is /hæʃ/. In British English it is /hæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hash?
Hash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HASH.
Do Americans and Brits say hash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hæʃ/ and the British form is /hæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.