How do you pronounce "ashtray"?

In American English: /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ (ASH-tray). In British English: /ˈæʃtɹˌeɪ/ (ASHTR-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ (ASH-tray). In Australian English: /ˈaʃtɹeɪ/ (ASHTR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæʃˌtreɪ/ (ASH-tray), while in British English it's /ˈæʃtɹˌeɪ/ (ASHTR-ay).

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ashtray

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/ˈæʃˌtreɪ/

ASH-tray

Syllable Breakdown

æʃash·treɪtray

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Last updated: 2026-02-12