How to pronounce assertion
Say it like uh-SUR-shun. Assertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
- uh
- SUR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assertion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assertion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUR-shun.
What does assertion mean?
- The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
- Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.“You're a man of strong assertions!”
- A statement or declaration which lacks support or evidence.“That's just a bare assertion.”
Where does assertion come from?
From Middle English assercioun, from Latin assertiō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with assertion
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Questions about saying assertion
How do you pronounce assertion?
Say uh-SUR-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝʃən/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assertion?
Assertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · shun.
Is assertion 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 /əˈsɜːʃən/ (uh-SUR-shun).