How to pronounce assented
Say it like uh-SEN-tid. Assented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assented 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assented
American and British speakers say assented in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛntɪd/ in the US and /əˈsɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEN-tid.
What does assented mean?
- simple past and past participle of assent How to pronounce assent
- Of stocks or bonds: whose holders agree to deposit them by way of assent to an agreement altering their status, as in a readjustment.
Words that rhyme with assented
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Questions about saying assented
How do you pronounce assented?
Say uh-SEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assented?
Assented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say assented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈsɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.