How do you pronounce "arsehole"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrsˌhoʊl/ (AHRS-hohl). In British English: /ˈɑːshˌəʊl/ (AHSH-ohl). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrsˌhoʊl/ (AHRS-hohl). In Australian English: /ˈɑːsɪhˌəʊl/ (AHS-ih-ohl).

Is "arsehole" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrsˌhoʊl/ (AHRS-hohl), while in British English it's /ˈɑːshˌəʊl/ (AHSH-ohl).

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arsehole

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/ˈɑːrsˌhoʊl/

AHRS-hohl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrsarse·hoʊlhole

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Last updated: 2026-02-12