How to pronounce assiege
Say it like uh-SEEJ. Assiege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEJ).
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- uh
- SEEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assiege 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.
- SEEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of assiege
American and British speakers say assiege in essentially the same way: /əˈsidʒ/ in the US and /əˈsiːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEEJ.
What does assiege mean?
- To besiege.
Where does assiege come from?
From Old French asegier (“besiege”) (Modern French assiéger); equivalent to a- + siege.
Words that rhyme with assiege
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assiege.
Questions about saying assiege
How do you pronounce assiege?
Say uh-SEEJ. The American pronunciation is /əˈsidʒ/. In British English it is /əˈsiːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assiege?
Assiege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEJ). Broken into parts: uh · SEEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say assiege the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsidʒ/ and the British form is /əˈsiːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.