How to pronounce assignation
Say it like as-ig-NAY-shun. Assignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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US American/æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/as-ig-NAY-shun
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- as
- ig
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assignation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does assignation mean?
noun
- An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
- The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
- A making over by transfer of title; assignment.
Where does assignation come from?
From Middle English assignacioun, from Old French assignacion, from Latin assīgnātiō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with assignation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assignation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying assignation
How do you pronounce assignation?
Say as-ig-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assignation?
Assignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: as · ig · NAY · shun.