How do you pronounce "assholes"?

In American English: /ˈæshoʊlz/ (ASH-ohlz). In British English: /ˈɑːshəʊlz/ (AHSH-ohlz). In Canadian English: /ˈæshoʊlz/ (ASH-ohlz). In Australian English: /ˈashəʊlz/ (ASH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæshoʊlz/ (ASH-ohlz), while in British English it's /ˈɑːshəʊlz/ (AHSH-ohlz).

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/ˈæshoʊlz/

ASH-ohlz

Syllable Breakdown

æshass·oʊlzholes

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Last updated: 2026-02-12