How to pronounce asonant
Say it like ay-SOH-nunt. Asonant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- ay
- SOH
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asonant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asonant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-SOH-nunt.
What does asonant mean?
- Not sounding or sounded; silent.“The first d in "Wednesday" and the s in "aisle" are asonant.”
Where does asonant come from?
From a- + sonant.
Words that rhyme with asonant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asonant.
Questions about saying asonant
How do you pronounce asonant?
Say ay-SOH-nunt. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsoʊnənt/. In British English it is /eɪˈsəʊnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asonant?
Asonant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: ay · SOH · nunt.
Is asonant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˈsəʊnənt/ (ay-SOH-nunt).