OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ASHORE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, Revised Edition

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Word: Ashore

Part of Speech: Adverb

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Meaning & Definition (as per Oxford English Dictionary):

Ashore means towards or onto the shore from the sea, or on the land near the sea.

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Definitions:

1. To or on the shore from a ship or the sea.
   • Example: “The boat brought them ashore safely.”
2. On land (especially after being at sea).
   • Example: “They spent two weeks ashore before sailing again.”

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Oxford Pronunciation:

In British English (UK):

/əˈʃɔː/

• Breakdown: uh-SHAW

In American English (US):

/əˈʃɔːr/

• Breakdown: uh-SHOR

The stress is on the second syllable: shore

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How to Pronounce It:

Step-by-step (phonetic):

• ə = “uh” (a soft, unstressed sound)
• ʃ = “sh” as in she
• ɔː/ɔːr = “aw” or “or” as in saw/shore

Ashore = uh-SHAW (UK) / uh-SHOR (US)

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Synonyms:

• On land
• Landward
• Onto the shore

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Example Sentences:

1. They swam ashore after the shipwreck.
2. The lifeboats brought the passengers safely ashore.
3. After months at sea, he was happy to set foot ashore.

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