How to pronounce reasserting
Say it like ree-uh-SUR-ting. Reasserting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reasserting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reasserting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-uh-SUR-ting.
What does reasserting mean?
- present participle and gerund of reassert How to pronounce reassert
Words that rhyme with reasserting
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Questions about saying reasserting
How do you pronounce reasserting?
Say ree-uh-SUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈsɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈsɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reasserting?
Reasserting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SUR · ting.
Is reasserting 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 /ˌriːəˈsɜːtɪŋ/ (ree-uh-SUR-ting).