How to Pronounce Sass

To pronounce "sass", say SASS — one syllable, IPA /sæs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sæs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sass”

"sass" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ass and pass, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sas, sasse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sass mean?

noun

  1. Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.
  2. Vegetables used in making sauces.

verb

  1. To talk, to talk back.
  2. To speak insolently to.

    “Don’t sass your teachers!”

Words that rhyme with sass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassebrasscrassmassmorassjackassclasssurpassalaslast

Related words

backtalklipmouthimpudencedefyimpertinencefreshnesscheek

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sass"?▾

"Sass" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sass" is /sæs/.

What does "sass" mean?▾

Sass: Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm.

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