How to pronounce assuming
Say it like uh-SOO-ming. Assuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- uh
- SOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assuming 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assuming
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-SYOO-ming.
What does assuming mean?
- excessively forward“an assumptive person”“on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide”
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Words that rhyme with assuming
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Questions about saying assuming
How do you pronounce assuming?
Say uh-SOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /əˈsumɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assuming?
Assuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: uh · SOO · ming.
Is assuming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/ (uh-SYOO-ming).