How to pronounce assigned
Say it like uh-SYND. Assigned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYND).
- uh
- SYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assigned 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.
- SYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of assigned
American and British speakers say assigned in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪnd/ in the US and /əˈsaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SYND.
What does assigned mean?
- Which has been assigned or designated for some purpose.“This is your assigned seating.”
- simple past and past participle of assign How to pronounce assign
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- unassigned
Words that rhyme with assigned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assigned.
Questions about saying assigned
How do you pronounce assigned?
Say uh-SYND. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪnd/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assigned?
Assigned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYND). Broken into parts: uh · SYND.
Do Americans and Brits say assigned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪnd/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.