How to Pronounce Ascertained

To pronounce "ascertained", say ASC-ert-ain-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæsəˈteɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌæsəˈteɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ascertained”

"ascertained" has 4 syllables: asc-ert-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does ascertained mean?

verb

To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
“As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.”
To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.

Synonyms

determine discover establish find out learn work out

Words that rhyme with ascertained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrained constrained strained unrestrained ordained explained obtained drained attained unconstrained ingrained feigned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ascertained"?▾

"Ascertained" has 4 syllables: asc · ert · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ascertained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ascertained" is /ˌæsəˈteɪnd/.

What does "ascertained" mean?▾

Ascertained: To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

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