How to pronounce assuage
Say it like uh-SWAHZH. Assuage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAHZH).
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- uh
- SWAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assuage 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.
- SWAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does assuage mean?
- To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain, etc.).
- To pacify or soothe (someone).
Where does assuage come from?
From Middle English aswagen, from Old French asuagier (“to appease, to calm”), from Vulgar Latin *assuāviō (“to sweeten, to butter up, to calm”), derived from Latin ad- + suāvis (“sweet”) + -iō.
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Questions about saying assuage
How do you pronounce assuage?
Say uh-SWAHZH. The American pronunciation is /əˈswɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assuage?
Assuage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAHZH). Broken into parts: uh · SWAHZH.