How to pronounce assertedly
Say it like uh-SUR-tid-lee. Assertedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assertedly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of assertedly
- 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-lee.
What does assertedly mean?
- According to an assertion.
Where does assertedly come from?
From asserted + -ly.
Questions about saying assertedly
How do you pronounce assertedly?
Say uh-SUR-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝtɪdli/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assertedly?
Assertedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · tid · lee.
Is assertedly 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 /əˈsɜːtɪdli/ (uh-SUR-tid-lee).