How to pronounce assiduous
Say it like uh-SIJ-oo-us. Assiduous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce assiduous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- SIJ
- oo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assiduous 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.
- SIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assiduous
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-SID-yoo-us.
What does assiduous mean?
- Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.
Where does assiduous come from?
Cognate (via assidere) to assess.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with assiduous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assiduous.
Questions about saying assiduous
How do you pronounce assiduous?
Say uh-SIJ-oo-us. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdʒuəs/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdjuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assiduous?
Assiduous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ). Broken into parts: uh · SIJ · oo · us.
Is assiduous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ (uh-SID-yoo-us).