How to Pronounce "ashore"
word
/əˈʃɔɹ/
uh-SHOR
/ɐʃˈɔː/
uh-SHAW
Definition
Ashore means on land after being on or in the water, especially after coming from a ship or boat. It can also mean toward the shore from the water.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈʃɔɹ/
British English
/ɐʃˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SHOR
UK
uh-SHAW
Listen in Context
The boat came ashore at sunset.
We swam ashore after the storm.
The sailors went ashore for food.
Once we got ashore, everyone checked their phones.