How to pronounce reassertion
Say it like ree-uh-SUR-shun. Reassertion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SUR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassertion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reassertion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-uh-SUR-shun.
What does reassertion mean?
- the act of reasserting; a second or subsequent assertion
Where does reassertion come from?
From re- + assertion.
Words that rhyme with reassertion
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Questions about saying reassertion
How do you pronounce reassertion?
Say ree-uh-SUR-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈsɝʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈsɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassertion?
Reassertion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SUR · shun.
Is reassertion 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 /ˌriːəˈsɜːʃən/ (ree-uh-SUR-shun).