How to pronounce assertively
Say it like uh-SUR-tiv-lee. Assertively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assertively 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.
- tivKeep 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 assertively
- 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-tiv-lee.
What does assertively mean?
- In an assertive manner.
Where does assertively come from?
From assertive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with assertively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assertively.
Questions about saying assertively
How do you pronounce assertively?
Say uh-SUR-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝtɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assertively?
Assertively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · tiv · lee.
Is assertively 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 /əˈsɜːtɪvli/ (uh-SUR-tiv-lee).