How to pronounce ascertainment
Say it like as-er-TAYN-munt. Ascertainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
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- as
- er
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascertainment 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ascertainment
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUR-tun-munt.
What does ascertainment mean?
- The act of ascertaining.“the ascertainment of facts”
Where does ascertainment come from?
From ascertain + -ment.
Words that rhyme with ascertainment
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Questions about saying ascertainment
How do you pronounce ascertainment?
Say as-er-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɚˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːtənmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascertainment?
Ascertainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: as · er · TAYN · munt.
Is ascertainment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈsɜːtənmənt/ (uh-SUR-tun-munt).