How to pronounce ascot
American English pronunciation
AS-kut
- IPA
- /ˈæskət/
- Syllables
- AS · kut (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
- Also said
- AS-kot
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What ascot means
A wide, scarf-like tie worn loosely at the neck
In a sentence: For the fancy garden party, Grandpa tied a silk ascot at his neck.
Where it comes from: It is short for ascot tie. It is named after Ascot, a famous horse race in England where fancy dress is worn.
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