How to pronounce assertions
Say it like uh-SUR-shunz. Assertions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assertions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assertions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUR-shunz.
What does assertions mean?
- plural of assertion How to pronounce assertion
Questions about saying assertions
How do you pronounce assertions?
Say uh-SUR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assertions?
Assertions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · shunz.
Is assertions 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 /əˈsɜːʃənz/ (uh-SUR-shunz).