How to pronounce assiduously
Say it like uh-SID-wuh-slee. Assiduously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- uh
- SID
- wuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assiduously 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of assiduously
American and British speakers say assiduously in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdwəsli/ in the US and /əˈsɪdwəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SID-wuh-slee.
What does assiduously mean?
- In an assiduous manner; diligently, industriously.
Where does assiduously come from?
From assiduous + -ly.
Questions about saying assiduously
How do you pronounce assiduously?
Say uh-SID-wuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdwəsli/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdwəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assiduously?
Assiduously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · wuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say assiduously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdwəsli/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdwəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.