How to pronounce assignment
Say it like uh-SYNE-munt. Assignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE).
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- uh
- SYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assignment 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.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assignment
American and British speakers say assignment in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪnmənt/ in the US and /əˈsaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SYNE-munt.
What does assignment mean?
- a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)“hazardous duty”
- the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another
- the act of distributing something to designated places or persons“the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum”
Where does assignment come from?
From Middle English assignement, from Old French assignement.
Words that rhyme with assignment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assignment.
Questions about saying assignment
How do you pronounce assignment?
Say uh-SYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assignment?
Assignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE). Broken into parts: uh · SYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say assignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.