How to pronounce assuetude
Say it like AS-wih-tyood. Assuetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæswɪˌtjud/AS-wih-tyood
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- AS
- wih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assuetude 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does assuetude mean?
noun
- The condition of an organism that has acquired tolerance of a drug or poison.
Where does assuetude come from?
From Latin assuetudo, from assuetus (“accustomed”).
Questions about saying assuetude
How do you pronounce assuetude?
Say AS-wih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈæswɪˌtjud/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assuetude?
Assuetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · wih · tyood.