How to pronounce assignments
Say it like uh-SYNE-munts. Assignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE).
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- uh
- SYNE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assignments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assignments
American and British speakers say assignments in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪnmənts/ in the US and /əˈsaɪnmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SYNE-munts.
What does assignments mean?
- plural of assignment How to pronounce assignment
Questions about saying assignments
How do you pronounce assignments?
Say uh-SYNE-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪnmənts/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪnmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assignments?
Assignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE). Broken into parts: uh · SYNE · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say assignments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪnmənts/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪnmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.