How to Pronounce Assegai

To pronounce "assegai", say ASS-eg-ai — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæsəɡaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

assegai

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæsəɡaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assegai”

"assegai" has 3 syllables: ass-eg-ai. It rhymes with assagai, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: assagai — easy to mix up when writing.

What does assegai mean?

noun

  1. A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa.
  2. The tree species Curtisia dentata, the wood of which is traditionally used to make assegais.

verb

  1. To spear with an assegai.

Words that rhyme with assegai

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assagai

Related words

assagaiassagaieassegaaiassagayhassagayhassaguayassegayzagaie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assegai"?▾

"Assegai" has 3 syllables: ass · eg · ai.

What is the IPA transcription of "assegai"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assegai" is /ˈæsəɡaɪ/.

What does "assegai" mean?▾

Assegai: A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa.

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