How to pronounce assegai
Say it like AS-uh-ghy. Assegai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- uh
- ghy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assegai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of assegai
American and British speakers say assegai in essentially the same way: /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ in the US and /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-uh-ghy.
What does assegai mean?
- A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa.
- The tree species Curtisia dentata, the wood of which is traditionally used to make assegais.
- To spear with an assegai.
Questions about saying assegai
How do you pronounce assegai?
Say AS-uh-ghy. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsəɡaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈæsəɡaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assegai?
Assegai has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · uh · ghy.
Do Americans and Brits say assegai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈæsəɡaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.