How to Pronounce Asses

To pronounce "asses", say ASS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

asses

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying asses, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “asses”

"asses" has 2 syllables: ass-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does asses mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
  2. A stupid person.

    “That new kid left the cap off the syrup bottle again! What an ass.”

noun

  1. Buttocks.
  2. Sex.

    “I’m going to go down to the bar and try to get me some ass.”

Synonyms

donkeyfoolidiotpoonpoontangpunanipussytailtang

Words that rhyme with asses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molasseseyeglassesmassessurpassesfascesglassesclassesgasesgrassesbrassesgassesbypasses

Related words

bottombacksidescrewshagderrieretushscrewingseat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asses"?▾

"Asses" has 2 syllables: ass · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "asses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asses" is /ˈæsɪz/.

What does "asses" mean?▾

Asses: Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “asses” in the full dictionary →