How to pronounce assent
Say it like uh-SENT. Assent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT).
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- uh
- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assent 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.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of assent
American and British speakers say assent in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛnt/ in the US and /əˈsɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SENT.
What does assent mean?
- Agreement; act of agreeing.“I will give this act my assent.”
- A legal instrument that conveys real estate to an heir under the terms of a will.
- To agree to a proposal.
Where does assent come from?
From Middle English assent (noun) and assenten (verb), from Old French assent (noun) and assentir (verb), from Latin assentiō (whence as-).
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Words that rhyme with assent
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Questions about saying assent
How do you pronounce assent?
Say uh-SENT. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛnt/. In British English it is /əˈsɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assent?
Assent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT). Broken into parts: uh · SENT.
Do Americans and Brits say assent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛnt/ and the British form is /əˈsɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as assent?
Assent sounds the same as ascent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.