How to pronounce assoilzie
Say it like uh-SOY-lyih. Assoilzie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOY).
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- uh
- SOY
- lyih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assoilzie 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.
- SOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lyihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assoilzie
American and British speakers say assoilzie in essentially the same way: /əˈsɔɪljɪ/ in the US and /əˈsɔɪljɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SOY-lyih.
What does assoilzie mean?
- Followed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
Where does assoilzie come from?
A Scottish variant of assoil, from Scottish Middle English assolyhe, assolȝe, retaining the -le- or -li- sounds of Anglo-Norman as(s)oilier and Old French as(s)oille which were dropped in modern English spoken in England.
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Questions about saying assoilzie
How do you pronounce assoilzie?
Say uh-SOY-lyih. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔɪljɪ/. In British English it is /əˈsɔɪljɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assoilzie?
Assoilzie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOY). Broken into parts: uh · SOY · lyih.
Do Americans and Brits say assoilzie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɔɪljɪ/ and the British form is /əˈsɔɪljɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.