How to pronounce assessing
Say it like uh-SES-ing. Assessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uh
- SES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assessing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assessing
American and British speakers say assessing in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈsɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SES-ing.
What does assessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of assess How to pronounce assess
- Action of the verb to assess; assessment.
Words that rhyme with assessing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assessing.
Questions about saying assessing
How do you pronounce assessing?
Say uh-SES-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assessing?
Assessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uh · SES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say assessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈsɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.