How to pronounce assembly
Say it like uh-SEM-blee. Assembly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- uh
- SEM
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assembly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of assembly
American and British speakers say assembly in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛmbli/ in the US and /əˈsɛmbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEM-blee.
What does assembly mean?
- a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
- the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)
- a public facility to meet for open discussion
Where does assembly come from?
From Middle English assemblee, from Anglo-Norman asemblee (Old French asemblee, French assemblée).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- disassembly
Questions about saying assembly
How do you pronounce assembly?
Say uh-SEM-blee. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛmbli/. In British English it is /əˈsɛmbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assembly?
Assembly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: uh · SEM · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say assembly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛmbli/ and the British form is /əˈsɛmbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.