How many syllables in "assume"?

"assume" has 2 lettergrepen (as - sume).

How to divide "assume"?

"assume" divides into 2 parts: as · sume.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"assume": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·sume

Hoofdklemtoon

as-SUME(as · sume)○ ●

Stress in "assume" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsuːm⁄

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IPAəˈsuːm

Lettergrepenas·sume

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in which you are invited to drop your identity, assume another, pretend to be someone else, to play out the worlds that you want as opposed to the one to play out the worlds that you want as opposed to the one

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How many syllables in "assume"?: "assume" has 2 lettergrepen (as - sume).
How to divide "assume"?: "assume" divides into 2 parts: as · sume.
Where is the stress in "assume"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "assume"?: Say each syllable slowly (as... sume) and listen on SayItVid.