How to Pronounce "ashen"
word
ˈæʃən
ASH-uhn
ˈæʃən
ASH-uhn
Definition
Very pale or gray in color, usually because of shock, fear, illness, or death. It can describe skin, faces, or sometimes objects with an ash-like color.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæʃən
British English
ˈæʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ASH-uhn
UK
ASH-uhn
Listen in Context
Her face turned ashen when she heard the bad news.
The patient looked ashen and weak.
He spoke in an ashen voice after the accident.
Sarah was so scared her cheeks went ashen.