How to pronounce assessor
Say it like uh-SES-er. Assessor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uh
- SES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assessor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of assessor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SES-uh.
What does assessor mean?
- One who assesses a property for tax or insurance evaluation.
- A specialist who assists the court in determining a matter.
- A civil servant entrusted with checking the veracity of data and criteria used by a taxpayer to complete a tax return.
Where does assessor come from?
From Middle English assessour, from Old French assessour, from Latin assessor (“assistant judge; assessor of taxes”).
Words that rhyme with assessor
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Questions about saying assessor
How do you pronounce assessor?
Say uh-SES-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛsɚ/. In British English it is /əˈsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assessor?
Assessor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uh · SES · er.
Is assessor 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 /əˈsɛsə/ (uh-SES-uh).