How to pronounce assurgent
Say it like uh-SUR-junt. Assurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assurgent 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of assurgent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUR-junt.
What does assurgent mean?
- Rising or tending to rise.
- Rising out of the sea.
- Curving upward.
Where does assurgent come from?
From Latin assurgens, present participle of assurgo (“rise up”).
Words that rhyme with assurgent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assurgent.
Questions about saying assurgent
How do you pronounce assurgent?
Say uh-SUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assurgent?
Assurgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · junt.
Is assurgent 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 /əˈsɜːdʒənt/ (uh-SUR-junt).