How To Pronounce Assume
assume
In British English, assume is pronounced /əˈsjuːm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əˈsjʷũːm]. In American English, it is pronounced /əˈsuːm/.
Assume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Assume has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Assume
Questions About Assume
How do you pronounce assume in British English?
In British English, assume is pronounced /əˈsjuːm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əˈsjʷũːm].
How do you pronounce assume in American English?
In American English, assume is pronounced /əˈsuːm/.
How many syllables are in assume?
Assume has two syllables, /ə/ + /sjuːm/.
Where is the stress in assume?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /sjuːm/.
Do British and American English pronounce assume the same way?
No. British English has /əˈsjuːm/ and American English has /əˈsuːm/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
Nearby Words
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