How to pronounce sashay
Say it like SASH-ay. Sashay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SASH).
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- SASH
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sashay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sashay
American and British speakers say sashay in essentially the same way: /ˈsæʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˈsæʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SASH-ay.
What does sashay mean?
- A chassé.
- A sequence of sideways steps in a circle in square dancing.
- To walk casually, showily, or in a flirty manner; to strut, swagger or flounce.
- To chassé when dancing.
- To move sideways.
Where does sashay come from?
Verlan (or metathesis) form of French chassé, past participle of chasser (“chase”), from Latin captō, frequentative of capiō (“to take”).
Words that rhyme with sashay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sashay.
Questions about saying sashay
How do you pronounce sashay?
Say SASH-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsæʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sashay?
Sashay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SASH). Broken into parts: SASH · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say sashay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsæʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.