How to pronounce assize
Say it like uh-SYZE. Assize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE).
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- uh
- SYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assize 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.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of assize
American and British speakers say assize in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪz/ in the US and /əˈsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SYZE.
What does assize mean?
- A session or inquiry made before a court or jury.
- The verdict reached or pronouncement given by a panel of jurors.
- An assembly of knights and other substantial men, with a bailiff or justice, in a certain place and at a certain time, for public business.
- To assess; to set or fix the quantity or price.
Where does assize come from?
From Middle English assise, from Old French assises, feminine plural participle of Old French asseoir (“to sit”), from Latin assidere.
Words that rhyme with assize
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assize.
Questions about saying assize
How do you pronounce assize?
Say uh-SYZE. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assize?
Assize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE). Broken into parts: uh · SYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say assize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪz/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.