How to pronounce assessed
Say it like uh-SEST. Assessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEST).
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- uh
- SEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assessed 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.
- SESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of assessed
American and British speakers say assessed in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛst/ in the US and /əˈsɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEST.
What does assessed mean?
- simple past and past participle of assess How to pronounce assess
Words that rhyme with assessed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assessed.
Questions about saying assessed
How do you pronounce assessed?
Say uh-SEST. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛst/. In British English it is /əˈsɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assessed?
Assessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEST). Broken into parts: uh · SEST.
Do Americans and Brits say assessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛst/ and the British form is /əˈsɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.