How do you pronounce "awash"?

In American English: /əˈwɑːʃ/ (uh-WAHSH). In British English: /əwˈɒʃ/ (uhw-OSH). In Canadian English: /əˈwɑːʃ/ (uh-WAHSH). In Australian English: /ɐwˈɒʃ/ (ⱯW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈwɑːʃ/ (uh-WAHSH), while in British English it's /əwˈɒʃ/ (uhw-OSH).

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awash

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/əˈwɑːʃ/

uh-WAHSH

Syllable Breakdown

əaw·wɑːʃash

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Last updated: 2026-02-12