How to pronounce assessment
Say it like uh-SES-munt. Assessment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uh
- SES
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assessment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assessment
American and British speakers say assessment in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛsmənt/ in the US and /əˈsɛsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SES-munt.
What does assessment mean?
- the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- an amount determined as payable“the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership”
- the market value set on assets
Where does assessment come from?
From assess + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying assessment
How do you pronounce assessment?
Say uh-SES-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛsmənt/. In British English it is /əˈsɛsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assessment?
Assessment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uh · SES · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say assessment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛsmənt/ and the British form is /əˈsɛsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.