How to pronounce assesses
Say it like uh-SES-iz. Assesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uh
- SES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assesses 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assesses
American and British speakers say assesses in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛsɪz/ in the US and /əˈsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SES-iz.
What does assesses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of assess How to pronounce assess
Questions about saying assesses
How do you pronounce assesses?
Say uh-SES-iz. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assesses?
Assesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uh · SES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say assesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.