How do you pronounce "aspiration"?

In American English: /ˌæspɝˈeɪʃən/ (asp-ur-AYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌæspɪɹˈeɪʃən/ (asp-ir-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌæspɝˈeɪʃən/ (asp-ur-AYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌaspəɹˈeɪʃən/ (asp-UHR-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌæspɝˈeɪʃən/ (asp-ur-AYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌæspɪɹˈeɪʃən/ (asp-ir-AYSH-uhn).

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/ˌæspɝˈeɪʃən/

asp-ur-AYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

æspas·ɝpi·eɪʃra·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12