How to pronounce assayer
Say it like a-SAY-er. Assayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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US American/æˈseɪɚ/a-SAY-er
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- a
- SAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does assayer mean?
noun
- One who assays, or performs chemical tests on metals.
Where does assayer come from?
From Middle English assaier, assaiour, from Anglo-Norman assaiour; equivalent to assay + -er.
Words that rhyme with assayer
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Questions about saying assayer
How do you pronounce assayer?
Say a-SAY-er. The American pronunciation is /æˈseɪɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assayer?
Assayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: a · SAY · er.