How to Pronounce “asylum”
word
/əˈsaɪɫəm/
uh-SY-luhm
/ɐsˈaɪləm/
uh-SY-luhm
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsaɪɫəm/
British English
/ɐsˈaɪləm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SY-luhm
UK
uh-SY-luhm
Listen in Context
The refugees asked for asylum in a new country.
He was granted political asylum because his life was in danger.
Many people hope to find asylum from war.
After months of waiting, their asylum application was finally approved.