How to pronounce asset
Say it like AS-et. Asset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- et
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of asset
American and British speakers say asset in essentially the same way: /ˈæˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈæˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-et.
What does asset mean?
- a useful or valuable quality
Where does asset come from?
Back-formation from assets, from Anglo-Norman asetz, from Old French assez (“enough”).
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Questions about saying asset
How do you pronounce asset?
Say AS-et. The American pronunciation is /ˈæˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈæˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asset?
Asset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · et.
Do Americans and Brits say asset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈæˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.