How to pronounce asserting
Say it like uh-SUR-ting. Asserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asserting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asserting
- 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-ting.
What does asserting mean?
- present participle and gerund of assert How to pronounce assert
- The act of making assertions.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with asserting
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Questions about saying asserting
How do you pronounce asserting?
Say uh-SUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asserting?
Asserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · ting.
Is asserting 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 /əˈsɜːtɪŋ/ (uh-SUR-ting).