How to pronounce assemblage
Say it like uh-SEM-bluj. Assemblage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- uh
- SEM
- bluj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assemblage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- blujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assemblage
American and British speakers say assemblage in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛmblədʒ/ in the US and /əˈsɛmblədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEM-bluj.
What does assemblage mean?
- The process of assembling or bringing together.“the assemblage of words and recordings”
- A collection of things which have been gathered together or assembled.
- A gathering of people.
Where does assemblage come from?
Borrowed from French assemblage.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying assemblage
How do you pronounce assemblage?
Say uh-SEM-bluj. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛmblədʒ/. In British English it is /əˈsɛmblədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assemblage?
Assemblage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: uh · SEM · bluj.
Do Americans and Brits say assemblage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛmblədʒ/ and the British form is /əˈsɛmblədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.