How to pronounce assuagement
Say it like uh-SWAYJ-munt. Assuagement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAYJ).
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- uh
- SWAYJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assuagement 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.
- SWAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assuagement
American and British speakers say assuagement in essentially the same way: /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/ in the US and /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SWAYJ-munt.
What does assuagement mean?
- The action of assuaging; appeasement.
- The condition of being assuaged.
- An assuaging medicine or application.
Where does assuagement come from?
From assuage + -ment.
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Questions about saying assuagement
How do you pronounce assuagement?
Say uh-SWAYJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/. In British English it is /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assuagement?
Assuagement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAYJ). Broken into parts: uh · SWAYJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say assuagement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/ and the British form is /əˈsweɪdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.