How to pronounce assonance
Say it like AS-uh-nuns. Assonance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce assonance. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AS
- uh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assonance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assonance
American and British speakers say assonance in essentially the same way: /ˈæsənəns/ in the US and /ˈæsənəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: AS-uh-nuns.
What does assonance mean?
- The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with different consonants), usually in literature or poetry.
Where does assonance come from?
From French assonance, from Latin assonāre; by surface analysis, a- + son- + -ance.
Questions about saying assonance
How do you pronounce assonance?
Say AS-uh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsənəns/. In British English it is /ˈæsənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assonance?
Assonance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · uh · nuns.
Do Americans and Brits say assonance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæsənəns/ and the British form is /ˈæsənəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.