How to pronounce asserted
Say it like uh-SUR-tid. Asserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asserted 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asserted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SUR-tid.
What does asserted mean?
- confidently declared to be so“the asserted value of the painting”
Words that rhyme with asserted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asserted.
Questions about saying asserted
How do you pronounce asserted?
Say uh-SUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asserted?
Asserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · tid.
Is asserted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈsɜːtɪd/ (uh-SUR-tid).