How do you pronounce "asses"?

In American English: /ˈæsəz/ (AS-uhz). In British English: /ˈɑːsɪz/ (AHS-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈæsəz/ (AS-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈasɪz/ (AS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæsəz/ (AS-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɑːsɪz/ (AHS-iz).

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asses

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/ˈæsəz/

AS-uhz

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æsass·əzes

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Last updated: 2026-02-12