How to pronounce assortment
Say it like uh-SORT-munt. Assortment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORT).
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- uh
- SORT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assortment 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.
- SORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assortment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SAWT-munt.
What does assortment mean?
- A collection of varying but related items.“This box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which.”
Where does assortment come from?
From assort + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with assortment
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Questions about saying assortment
How do you pronounce assortment?
Say uh-SORT-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔrtmənt/. In British English it is /əˈsɔːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assortment?
Assortment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORT). Broken into parts: uh · SORT · munt.
Is assortment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈsɔːtmənt/ (uh-SAWT-munt).