How to pronounce ascertained
Say it like as-er-TAYND. Ascertained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND).
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- as
- er
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascertained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ascertained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: as-uh-TAYND.
What does ascertained mean?
- simple past and past participle of ascertain How to pronounce ascertain
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ascertained
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Questions about saying ascertained
How do you pronounce ascertained?
Say as-er-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɚˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌæsəˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascertained?
Ascertained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND). Broken into parts: as · er · TAYND.
Is ascertained pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæsəˈteɪnd/ (as-uh-TAYND).