How to pronounce assigning
Say it like uh-SY-ning. Assigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- uh
- SY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assigning 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assigning
American and British speakers say assigning in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SY-ning.
What does assigning mean?
- present participle and gerund of assign How to pronounce assign
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Words that rhyme with assigning
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Questions about saying assigning
How do you pronounce assigning?
Say uh-SY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assigning?
Assigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · SY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say assigning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.