How to pronounce Assyria
Say it like uh-SIR-ee-uh. Assyria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR).
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- uh
- SIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assyria 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.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Assyria
American and British speakers say Assyria in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪriə/ in the US and /əˈsɪriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SIR-ee-uh.
What does Assyria mean?
- an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq
Words that rhyme with Assyria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Assyria.
Questions about saying Assyria
How do you pronounce Assyria?
Say uh-SIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪriə/. In British English it is /əˈsɪriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Assyria?
Assyria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR). Broken into parts: uh · SIR · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Assyria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪriə/ and the British form is /əˈsɪriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.