How to pronounce Asuncion
Say it like uh-SUHN-shun. Asuncion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHN).
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- uh
- SUHN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asuncion 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.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Asuncion
American and British speakers say Asuncion in essentially the same way: /əˈsʌnʃən/ in the US and /əˈsʌnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SUHN-shun.
What does Asuncion mean?
- the capital and chief port of Paraguay
Questions about saying Asuncion
How do you pronounce Asuncion?
Say uh-SUHN-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈsʌnʃən/. In British English it is /əˈsʌnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Asuncion?
Asuncion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHN). Broken into parts: uh · SUHN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Asuncion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsʌnʃən/ and the British form is /əˈsʌnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.