How to pronounce potash
Say it like PAH-tash. Potash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- tash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of potash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POT-ash.
What does potash mean?
- The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) mixed with other potassium salts).
- A class of potassium minerals, of similar applicability to potassium carbonate, such as being a fertilizer. (ie. potassium chloride, potassium hydroxide)
- To treat with potassium.
Where does potash come from?
From pot + ash, because the substance was originally obtained by leaching ash in water and then boiling down the resulting solution in a pot.
Questions about saying potash
How do you pronounce potash?
Say PAH-tash. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potash?
Potash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · tash.
Is potash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtæʃ/ (POT-ash).