How to Pronounce Assay

To pronounce "assay", say ASS-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈseɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈseɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assay”

"assay" has 2 syllables: ass-ay. It rhymes with brassy and sassy, if that helps it stick.

What does assay mean?

noun

  1. Trial, attempt.
  2. Examination and determination; test.

verb

  1. To attempt (something).
  2. To try, attempt (to do something).

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Words that rhyme with assay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brassysassyefficacychassisclassyglassyprofligacycassiegassygrassybrassiemassy

Related words

attempttryseektestessaycheckdetectiondetermination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assay"?▾

"Assay" has 2 syllables: ass · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "assay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assay" is /əˈseɪ/.

What does "assay" mean?▾

Assay: Trial, attempt.

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