How to pronounce asseverate
Say it like uh-SEV-uh-rayt. Asseverate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEV).
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- uh
- SEV
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asseverate 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.
- SEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of asseverate
American and British speakers say asseverate in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛvəreɪt/ in the US and /əˈsɛvəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEV-uh-rayt.
What does asseverate mean?
- To assert earnestly, seriously, and confidently
Where does asseverate come from?
From Latin assevērāre, from assevērō (“to assert”).
Questions about saying asseverate
How do you pronounce asseverate?
Say uh-SEV-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛvəreɪt/. In British English it is /əˈsɛvəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asseverate?
Asseverate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEV). Broken into parts: uh · SEV · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say asseverate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛvəreɪt/ and the British form is /əˈsɛvəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.