How to Pronounce Ashes

To pronounce "ashes", say ASH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæʃ.əz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæʃ.əz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ashes”

"ashes" has 2 syllables: ash-es. It rhymes with gashes and flashes, if that helps it stick.

What does ashes mean?

noun

  1. The solid remains of a fire.

    “Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil.”

  2. The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.

verb

  1. To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
  2. To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.

noun

  1. A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.

    “The ash trees are dying off due to emerald ash borer.”

  2. The wood of this tree.

Synonyms

cremainsash tree

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Words that rhyme with ashes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gashesflasheseyelashessmashessplashestrashescashescrashesrashescachesdashesstashes

Related words

sootcremainstattersremainsresiduedressesgownsresidues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ashes"?▾

"Ashes" has 2 syllables: ash · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "ashes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ashes" is /ˈæʃ.əz/.

What does "ashes" mean?▾

Ashes: The solid remains of a fire.

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