How do you pronounce "asshole"?

In American English: /ˈæshoʊl/ (ASH-ohl). In British English: /ˈɑːshəʊl/ (AHSH-ohl). In Canadian English: /ˈæshoʊl/ (ASH-ohl). In Australian English: /ˈashəʊl/ (ASH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæshoʊl/ (ASH-ohl), while in British English it's /ˈɑːshəʊl/ (AHSH-ohl).

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asshole

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/ˈæshoʊl/

ASH-ohl

Syllable Breakdown

æshass·oʊlhole

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