How do you pronounce "asset"?

In American English: /ˈæˌsɛt/ (A-seht). In British English: /ˈæsˌɛt/ (AS-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈæˌsɛt/ (A-seht). In Australian English: /ˈasɛt/ (AS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæˌsɛt/ (A-seht), while in British English it's /ˈæsˌɛt/ (AS-eht).

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asset

/ˈæˌsɛt/

A-seht

Syllable Breakdown

æas·sɛtset

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Last updated: 2026-02-12