How to pronounce assess
assess
/əˈses/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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Assess, sound by sound
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
It is difficult to assess the risks.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce assess?
Assess is pronounced /əˈses/ in American English.
How many syllables are in assess?
Assess has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in assess?
The second syllable: /əˈses/.